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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

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin A in powdered milk is higher than in chocolate cake.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 129% more than chocolate cake.

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.
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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +242.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +384.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +632.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +465.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +647%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1931.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37%
~equal in Choline ~117.4mg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more WaterWater +887.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +396.6%
Contains more FatsFats +76.9%
Contains more OtherOther +237.8%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3.25µg 129%
Phosphorus 106mg 776mg 96%
Calcium 60mg 912mg 85%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.205mg 76%
Saturated fat 5.43g 16.742g 51%
Protein 5.3g 26.32g 42%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 2.271mg 39%
Potassium 140mg 1330mg 35%
Vitamin A 258µg 29%
Zinc 0.69mg 3.34mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.302mg 20%
Fats 15.1g 26.71g 18%
Iron 1.61mg 0.47mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.665g 14%
Copper 0.207mg 0.08mg 14%
Magnesium 32mg 85mg 13%
Cholesterol 58mg 97mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.283mg 12%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.04mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8.6mg 9%
Selenium 11.9µg 16.3µg 8%
Calories 371kcal 496kcal 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 7.924g 5%
Carbs 53.4g 38.42g 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Folate 27µg 37µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.646mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Choline 128.4mg 117.4mg 2%
Sodium 315mg 371mg 2%
Net carbs 51.8g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.714mg 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 Powdered milk
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
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 Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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 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.