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Chocolate cake vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Popovers

  • Chocolate cake has more Vitamin B2, however, Popovers are richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Popovers covers your daily Selenium needs 47% more than Chocolate cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Iron +84.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +164.6%
Contains more Selenium +216%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
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 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Iron +84.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +164.6%
Contains more Selenium +216%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +437%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +437%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +251.2%
Contains more Water +108.5%
Contains more Protein +96.2%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Other +44.4%
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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +251.2%
Contains more Water +108.5%
Contains more Protein +96.2%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Other +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Popovers Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 71g Popovers
Protein 5.3g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 15.1g 4.3g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 71g Popovers
Calories 371kcal 371kcal
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.97mg Popovers
Magnesium 32mg 25mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 100mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 100mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 906mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.88mg Popovers
Copper 0.207mg 0.171mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 11.9µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.147mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.042mg Popovers
Folate 27µg 145µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.202mg 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.407mg 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.268mg 0.249mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.283mg 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.12mg 0.229mg Popovers
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.983g Popovers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 1.984g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.823g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Popovers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
30%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.447g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.