Chocolate cake vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate cake and minestrone
- Chocolate cake is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B12; however, minestrone is richer in vitamin A.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% higher.
- Minestrone has less cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +323.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +305.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +360.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +540.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1351.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1045.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +274.3% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1982.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +500.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.23g | 24% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 15.1g | 1.04g | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 34kcal | 17% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.051mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 4.66g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.46g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.018mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.38mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.29g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 23mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.022mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 1.77g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.152mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 60mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.391mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Potassium | 140mg | 130mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)