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Chocolate cake vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Mortadella

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Choline, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11753% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 9 times more Manganese than Mortadella. While Chocolate cake has 0.28mg of Manganese, Mortadella has only 0.03mg.
  • Chocolate cake has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 +15%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +204.3%
Contains more Selenium +89.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
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% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +204.3%
Contains more Selenium +89.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 97

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71731%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825%
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 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71731%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1650.8%
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Water +114.3%
Contains more Other +60.6%
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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +1650.8%
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Water +114.3%
Contains more Other +60.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 3.05g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 15.1g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 53.4g 3.05g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 311kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 18mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.4mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 11mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 97mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 163mg Mortadella
Sodium 315mg 1246mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.207mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.03mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.119mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 27µg 3µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.202mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.407mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.268mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.116mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.283mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.12mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 58mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 5.43g 9.51g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.