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Chocolate cake vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate cake and Pistachio

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium than Chocolate cake.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 128% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 Selenium +70%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +143.5%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.3%
Contains more Potassium +632.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +528%
Contains more Manganese +328.6%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Selenium +70%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +143.5%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.3%
Contains more Potassium +632.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +528%
Contains more Manganese +328.6%

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 B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4046.3%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4046.3%
Contains more Folate +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +96.5%
Contains more Water +458.4%
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Fats +200.1%
Contains more Other +65.6%
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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +96.5%
Contains more Water +458.4%
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Fats +200.1%
Contains more Other +65.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.907
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.907

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 16.57g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 15.1g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 53.4g 27.17g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 60mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 1.61mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 32mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 106mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 140mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 315mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.69mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.207mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.28mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 11.9µg 7µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0.2mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.16mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 27µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.202mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.407mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.268mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.116mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.283mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.12mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.43g 5.907g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.