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Chocolate cake vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate cake and Peppermint

  • Chocolate cake has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Peppermint covers your daily Iron needs 43% more than Chocolate cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 +45.2%
Contains more Calcium +305%
Contains more Iron +215.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +306.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Copper +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +320%
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Calcium +305%
Contains more Iron +215.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +306.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Copper +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +320%

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 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2934.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.6%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2934.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.6%
Contains more Folate +322.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +1506.4%
Contains more Carbs +258.6%
Contains more Water +222.3%
Equal in Other - 1.77
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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +1506.4%
Contains more Carbs +258.6%
Contains more Water +222.3%
Equal in Other - 1.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +443.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +443.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

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 Peppermint
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 6.89g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 3.75g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.94g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 14.89g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 70kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 60mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 1.61mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 32mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 106mg 73mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 315mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.69mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.207mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.28mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 0.2mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.082mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 27µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.058mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.154mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.154mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.281mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.161mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.053mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.191mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.187mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.075mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.246g Peppermint
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.033g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.508g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.