Chocolate cake vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate cake and pan dulce?
- Chocolate cake is richer in choline and copper, yet pan dulce is richer in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Pan dulce's daily need coverage for selenium is 26% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 4 times more choline than pan dulce. Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of choline, while pan dulce has 29.1mg.
- Pan dulce contains less saturated fat.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index than pan dulce.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120.2% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +341.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +204.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
9.42 g
Fats:
11.58 g
Carbs:
56.38 g
Water:
21.54 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.7% |
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Carbs
~56.38g
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
2.183 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
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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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 26.2µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.377mg | 20% |
| Folate | 27µg | 108µg | 20% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 29.1mg | 18% |
| Starch | 37.8g | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.87mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 3.463mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 2.183g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.121mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 30mg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 9.42g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 1.53g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.46mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.59mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 3.499g | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.05g | 5% | |
| Fats | 15.1g | 11.58g | 5% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 228mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.11µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 56.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 367kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 54.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.103g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pan dulce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.247g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.