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Chocolate cake vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Spread

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Spread has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Spread is 40% higher.
  • Spread has 14 times less Folate than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 27µg of Folate, while Spread has 2µg.
  • Spread is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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 +400%
Contains more Iron +103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +976.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +976.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +347.2%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Water +147%
Contains more Other +54.4%
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
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Carbs +347.2%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Water +147%
Contains more Other +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.565
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.565

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Spread Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 11.74g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7.66g Spread
Fats 15.1g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 53.4g 11.94g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 235kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.2g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 12mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.79mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 8mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 59mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 110mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 1013mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.207mg 0.13mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.026mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 9.7µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 87IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.134mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 27µg 2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.202mg 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.407mg 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.268mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.116mg 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.283mg 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.12mg 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 58mg 38mg Spread
Saturated Fat 5.43g 5.977g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 2.565g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.547g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.