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Chocolate cake vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate cake and pigeon pea raw

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium than chocolate cake.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 107% more.
  • Chocolate cake contains 16 times more saturated fat than pigeon pea raw. Chocolate cake contains 5.43g of saturated fat, while pigeon pea raw contains 0.33g.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +894.3%
Contains more IronIron +224.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +410.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +539.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +590.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1588.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +913.4%
Contains more WaterWater +130.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +91.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

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 Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Folate 27µg 456µg 107%
Copper 0.207mg 1.057mg 94%
Manganese 0.28mg 1.791mg 66%
Fiber 1.6g 15g 54%
Iron 1.61mg 5.23mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.643mg 42%
Potassium 140mg 1392mg 37%
Phosphorus 106mg 367mg 37%
Magnesium 32mg 183mg 36%
Protein 5.3g 21.7g 33%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.33g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Fats 15.1g 1.49g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.283mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.266mg 19%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.76mg 19%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.012g 15%
Sodium 315mg 17mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.814g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.965mg 11%
Calcium 60mg 130mg 7%
Selenium 11.9µg 8.2µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 53.4g 62.78g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.187mg 2%
Calories 371kcal 343kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 47.78g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Chocolate cake
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.