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Chocolate cake vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Muenster cheese

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Copper, and Iron, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 68% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 8 times more Choline than Muenster cheese. While Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of Choline, Muenster cheese has only 15.4mg.
  • Chocolate cake has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cheese, muenster.

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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 Iron +292.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Copper +567.7%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Calcium +1095%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.5%
Contains more Zinc +307.2%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Equal in Potassium - 134
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 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +292.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Copper +567.7%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Calcium +1095%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.5%
Contains more Zinc +307.2%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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 +984.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +818.8%
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 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +984.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +818.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4667.9%
Contains more Protein +341.7%
Contains more Fats +98.9%
Contains more Water +71.2%
Contains more Other +103.3%
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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +4667.9%
Contains more Protein +341.7%
Contains more Fats +98.9%
Contains more Water +71.2%
Contains more Other +103.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.2%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 1.12g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 15.1g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 53.4g 1.12g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 368kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.12g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 1.61mg 0.41mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 140mg 134mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 628mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.207mg 0.031mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.008mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.013mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.103mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.19mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 27µg 12µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.202mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.24mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.407mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.268mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.116mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.283mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.12mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 58mg 96mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 19.113g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.661g Chocolate cake

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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
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.