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Chocolate cake vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate cake and potato flour

  • Chocolate cake has more selenium, choline, and vitamin B2; however, potato flour has more vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potato flour is 56% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Potato flour.

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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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +981.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +615%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%
~equal in Calcium ~65mg
~equal in Copper ~0.197mg

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1775.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~25µg

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
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more FatsFats +4341.2%
Contains more WaterWater +274.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%

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
36% 3% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75387.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1740.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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 Potato flour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Potato flour DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.769mg 56%
Potassium 140mg 1001mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.09g 24%
Fats 15.1g 0.34g 23%
Selenium 11.9µg 1.1µg 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Fiber 1.6g 5.9g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.15g 17%
Choline 128.4mg 39.5mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.008g 15%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.507mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.051mg 12%
Sodium 315mg 55mg 11%
Carbs 53.4g 83.1g 10%
Phosphorus 106mg 168mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 65mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.228mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.8mg 4%
Protein 5.3g 6.9g 3%
Iron 1.61mg 1.38mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.474mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Folate 27µg 25µg 1%
Calories 371kcal 357kcal 1%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.313mg 1%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.54mg 1%
Copper 0.207mg 0.197mg 1%
Calcium 60mg 65mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 77.2g N/A
Sugar 3.52g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.115mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.28mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.299mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.425mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.316mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Potato flour
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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
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.

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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.