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 for 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.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index than spread.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +976.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +106.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +347.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +147% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.565g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.12µg | 40% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 1013mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 11.94g | 14% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 62.3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.026mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.79mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 235kcal | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 38mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.134mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 7.66g | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.73mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 7.584g | 4% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 9.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.172mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Fats | 15.1g | 17.34g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 5.977g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.565g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.547g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)