Chocolate cake vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate cake and melba toast
- Chocolate cake is higher in choline; however, melba toast is richer in selenium, manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- Melba toast's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% higher.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than melba toast (64).
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Crackers, melba toast, plain.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -47.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +303.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +548.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +261.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +359.3% |
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:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +371.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +378.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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
0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +672.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 34.8µg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 1.13mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 3.7mg | 26% |
| Folate | 27µg | 124µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.413mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.445g | 23% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 19.8mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 4.113mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6.3g | 19% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 3.2g | 18% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 12.1g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.782g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 196mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 598mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 1.282g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.289mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 76.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.693mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.273mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 60mg | 93mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 390kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.342mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.844mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.985g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)