Chocolate cake vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate cake and oats different?
- Oats have more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B5 than chocolate cake.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 202% higher.
- Chocolate cake contains 4 times more saturated fat than oats. While chocolate cake contains 5.43g of saturated fat, oats contain only 1.217g.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than oats (59).
Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Oats are the varieties used 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +453.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +202.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +475.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +393.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1655.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +441.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +343.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.4% |
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:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.1% |
~equal in
Other
~1.72g
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
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.535g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 4.916mg | 202% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 523mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.763mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.626mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 4.72mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 10.6g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 177mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 3.97mg | 30% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Protein | 5.3g | 16.89g | 23% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 1.349mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 1.217g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 6.9g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 2.178g | 10% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 429mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 56µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.119mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 66.27g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.535g | 2% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.961mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.