Chocolate cake vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate cake and pasta
- Chocolate cake has more copper, phosphorus, iron, and calcium; however, pasta is higher in folate and vitamin B1.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily saturated fat needs 26% more than pasta.
- Pasta contains 53 times less sodium than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake contains 315mg of sodium, while pasta contains 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +483.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1338.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +480.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +181% |
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Protein
~5.15g
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4770.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +543.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.15g | 24% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 22% | |
| Fats | 15.1g | 1.05g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.429g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.124g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.093mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 6mg | 13% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 131kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 24.93g | 9% |
| Folate | 27µg | 64µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.14mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.224mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.992mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.3g | 5.15g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.103mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)