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Chocolate cake vs. Marmalade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Marmalade

  • Marmalade contains less Choline, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Manganese than Chocolate cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate cake is 27% higher.
  • Marmalade is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Marmalade, orange.

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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 Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +973.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2550%
Contains more Potassium +278.4%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +1883.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 2% 2% 4% 8% 2% 30% 3% 4%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +973.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2550%
Contains more Potassium +278.4%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +1883.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2086.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 16% 2% 6% 1% 1% 5% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2086.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1666.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Water +36.1%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1666.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Water +36.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Marmalade
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Marmalade Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 65.6g Marmalade
Protein 5.3g 0.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 66.3g Marmalade
Calories 371kcal 246kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 60g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.7g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 38mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.15mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 2mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 4mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 37mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 56mg Marmalade
Zinc 0.69mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.09mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.6µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 62IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Marmalade
Vitamin E 0.06mg Marmalade
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.8mg Marmalade
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.005mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.025mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.052mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.019mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.003mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.005mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.008mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.007mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.006mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.01mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.013mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.006mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Marmalade
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0g Marmalade
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Marmalade
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Chocolate cake
3%
Marmalade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
7%
Marmalade

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marmalade
Marmalade contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 60g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.