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Chocolate cake vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Powdered milk

  • Chocolate cake has more Iron, while Powdered milk has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 129% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 3 times more Iron than Powdered milk. While Chocolate cake contains 1.61mg of Iron, Powdered milk contains only 0.47mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 Iron +242.6%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Calcium +1420%
Contains more Magnesium +165.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +632.1%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Zinc +384.1%
Contains more Selenium +37%
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 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Iron +242.6%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Calcium +1420%
Contains more Magnesium +165.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +632.1%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Zinc +384.1%
Contains more Selenium +37%

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 B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin A +567.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +465.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +647%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +636.6%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1931.3%
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 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin A +567.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +465.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +647%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +636.6%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1931.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +887.9%
Contains more Protein +396.6%
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Other +237.8%
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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +887.9%
Contains more Protein +396.6%
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Other +237.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%

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 Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 38.42g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 15.1g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 53.4g 38.42g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 1.61mg 0.47mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 106mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 140mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 315mg 371mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.207mg 0.08mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 140IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.646mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 27µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.202mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.24mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 0.407mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 0.268mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.116mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 0.283mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.12mg 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 58mg 97mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 16.742g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.665g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Powdered milk
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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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.312g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.