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Chocolate cake vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Rice?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Rice is richer in Manganese, and Folate.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% higher.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.5%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +58.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.6%
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 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.5%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +58.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.6%

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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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.8%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.8%
Contains more Folate +114.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +5292.9%
Contains more Carbs +89.6%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Contains more Water +180.5%
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
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +5292.9%
Contains more Carbs +89.6%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Contains more Water +180.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6762.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3532.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6762.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3532.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Rice Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 27.77g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 2.69g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.28g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 28.17g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 130kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.05g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 10mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.2mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 43mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 35mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.069mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 11.9µg 7.5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.013mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 27µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.031mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.096mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.222mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.097mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.063mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.144mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.164mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.063mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Rice
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.077g Rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.088g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.076g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Rice
Low Fats diet ok
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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.353g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.