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Chocolate cake vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chocolate cake and provolone?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in choline, copper, and iron, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 8 times more choline than provolone. Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of choline, while provolone has 15.4mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than chocolate cake.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cheese, provolone types in this comparison.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +696.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1160%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +367.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.8%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +628.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more CholineCholine +733.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +812.5%

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% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2395.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +382.6%
Contains more FatsFats +76.3%
Contains more WaterWater +67.8%
Contains more OtherOther +161.7%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 60mg 756mg 70%
Phosphorus 106mg 496mg 56%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.46µg 54%
Saturated fat 5.43g 17.078g 53%
Protein 5.3g 25.58g 41%
Vitamin A 236µg 26%
Sodium 315mg 876mg 24%
Zinc 0.69mg 3.23mg 23%
Choline 128.4mg 15.4mg 21%
Copper 0.207mg 0.026mg 20%
Fats 15.1g 26.62g 18%
Carbs 53.4g 2.14g 17%
Iron 1.61mg 0.52mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.769g 13%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.01mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.019mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.321mg 8%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.156mg 6%
Selenium 11.9µg 14.5µg 5%
Folate 27µg 10µg 4%
Cholesterol 58mg 69mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.476mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 7.393g 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Calories 371kcal 351kcal 1%
Magnesium 32mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 2.14g N/A
Potassium 140mg 138mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 1.115mg 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 Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.