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Chocolate cake vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Pecan

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Selenium, while Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Pecan covers your daily need of Manganese 183% more than Chocolate cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Nuts, pecans.

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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 +213.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.3%
Contains more Potassium +192.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +556.5%
Contains more Copper +479.7%
Contains more Manganese +1507.1%
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 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Selenium +213.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.3%
Contains more Potassium +192.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +556.5%
Contains more Copper +479.7%
Contains more Manganese +1507.1%

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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Pecan
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +412.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.167
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 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +412.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +285.3%
Contains more Water +593.2%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Fats +376.6%
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
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +285.3%
Contains more Water +593.2%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Fats +376.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +682.8%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +682.8%

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 Pecan
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 Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 4.26g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 15.1g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 53.4g 13.86g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 60mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 1.61mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 32mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 106mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 140mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 315mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 0.69mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.207mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.28mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 11.9µg 3.8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 56IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.13mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 27µg 22µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.202mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.407mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.268mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.116mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.283mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.12mg 0.262mg Pecan
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 5.43g 6.18g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.