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Chocolate cake vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Pretzel different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Selenium, while Pretzel is higher in Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pretzel covers your daily need of Sodium 40% more than Chocolate cake.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types were used in this article.

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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 +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +170.5%
Contains more Iron +184.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +262.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +170.5%
Contains more Iron +184.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +262.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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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Pretzel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.5%
Contains more Folate +514.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322
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% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.5%
Contains more Folate +514.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +415.4%
Contains more Water +679.6%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Carbs +50.5%
Contains more Other +95%
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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Fats +415.4%
Contains more Water +679.6%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Carbs +50.5%
Contains more Other +95%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +730.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +730.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 5.3g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 15.1g 2.93g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 371kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 60mg 27mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 32mg 29mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 140mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 315mg 1240mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.207mg 0.156mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 11.9µg 4.4µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 27µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.202mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.407mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.268mg 0.257mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.283mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.12mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.391g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.727g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.291g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.039g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 925mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.