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Chocolate cake vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate cake and Nori?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, and Selenium, yet Nori is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 43% more.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Seaweed, laver, raw types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +154.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +154.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%

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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Nori
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3615.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Contains more Folate +440.7%
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3615.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Contains more Folate +440.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +5292.9%
Contains more Carbs +945%
Contains more Water +248.5%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.81
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
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Fats +5292.9%
Contains more Carbs +945%
Contains more Water +248.5%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24056%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2410%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24056%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2410%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Nori Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 4.81g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 5.81g Nori
Fats 15.1g 0.28g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 5.11g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 35kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.49g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.3g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 70mg Nori
Iron 1.61mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 32mg 2mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 356mg Nori
Sodium 315mg 48mg Nori
Zinc 0.69mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.207mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.28mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 11.9µg 0.7µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 0.2mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.098mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.159mg Nori
Folate 27µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.043mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.407mg 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.268mg 0.222mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.283mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.12mg 0.14mg Nori
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Nori
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.025g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.11g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Nori
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
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.