Chocolate cake vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chocolate cake and marinara sauce?
- Chocolate cake is higher in choline, selenium, copper, vitamin B2, iron, and phosphorus, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% more.
- Chocolate cake has 29 times more cholesterol than marinara sauce. While chocolate cake has 58mg of cholesterol, marinara sauce has only 2mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in marinara sauce is lower.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +245% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +981.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +487.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +837.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +920.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +562.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +258.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1501.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.17g | 24% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 1.48g | 21% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 13.7mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 1.1µg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 3.917mg | 17% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 51kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.508g | 15% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 8.06g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.377g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.081mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.061mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.024mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.78mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 34mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 1.41g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 319mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 13µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.