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Chocolate cake vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Parsley different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B2, while Parsley is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Parsley covers your daily need of Vitamin C 148% more than Chocolate cake.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Parsley, fresh types were 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 Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +11800%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +285.1%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +295.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.1%
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 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +11800%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +285.1%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +295.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.1%

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 B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5917.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +66400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +463%
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5917.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +66400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +463%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.5%
Contains more Fats +1811.4%
Contains more Carbs +743.6%
Contains more Water +259.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%
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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +78.5%
Contains more Fats +1811.4%
Contains more Carbs +743.6%
Contains more Water +259.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1947.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2126.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1947.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2126.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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 Parsley
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 3.03g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 2.97g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.79g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 6.33g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 36kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.85g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 60mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 1.61mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 32mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 106mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 315mg 56mg Parsley
Zinc 0.69mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.207mg 0.149mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.16mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.1µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 0.2mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.086mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.098mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg Parsley
Folate 27µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.045mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.122mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.118mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.204mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.181mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.042mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.145mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.172mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.061mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.132g Parsley
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.295g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.124g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.