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Chocolate cake vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate cake and poppy seed

  • Chocolate cake has more choline; however, poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 279% higher.
  • Poppy seed has 15 times less choline than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of choline, while poppy seed has 8.8mg.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +984.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2296.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +413.6%
Contains more IronIron +506.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +686%
Contains more ZincZinc +1044.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +720.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2295.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1359.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +502.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +203.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.324mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.8%
Contains more WaterWater +310.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +239.4%
Contains more FatsFats +175.2%
Contains more OtherOther +253.9%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +934.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.982g

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 Poppy seed
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.28mg 6.707mg 279%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 28.569g 172%
Copper 0.207mg 1.627mg 158%
Calcium 60mg 1438mg 138%
Phosphorus 106mg 870mg 109%
Iron 1.61mg 9.76mg 102%
Magnesium 32mg 347mg 75%
Fiber 1.6g 19.5g 72%
Zinc 0.69mg 7.9mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.854mg 59%
Fats 15.1g 41.56g 41%
Protein 5.3g 17.99g 25%
Choline 128.4mg 8.8mg 22%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Potassium 140mg 719mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.247mg 16%
Folate 27µg 82µg 14%
Sodium 315mg 26mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.1mg 9%
Calories 371kcal 525kcal 8%
Carbs 53.4g 28.13g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 5.43g 4.517g 4%
Selenium 11.9µg 13.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.896mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.324mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 5.982g 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Poppy seed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Chocolate cake
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.