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Chocolate cake vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Mashed potato

  • The amount of Choline, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Phosphorus in Chocolate cake is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 24% more than Mashed potato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 +233.3%
Contains more Iron +419.4%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +213.6%
Contains more Copper +491.4%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +1387.5%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Equal in Sodium - 306
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +419.4%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +213.6%
Contains more Copper +491.4%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +1387.5%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Equal in Sodium - 306

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +221.2%
Contains more Fats +435.5%
Contains more Carbs +264.5%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Water +226.3%
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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +221.2%
Contains more Fats +435.5%
Contains more Carbs +264.5%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Water +226.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%

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 Mashed potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 13.35g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 1.65g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 2.82g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 14.65g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 89kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 18mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.31mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 59mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 315mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.69mg 0.22mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.035mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.098mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.08mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 27µg 9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.07µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.72g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.342g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.853g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
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.

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.