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Chocolate cake vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate cake and sun-dried tomato?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in selenium, yet sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 113% more.
  • The glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is lower.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types 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.
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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1017.9%
Contains more IronIron +66.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.4%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +678%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.9%
Contains more WaterWater +120.6%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%
~equal in Protein ~5.06g
~equal in Fats ~14.08g

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.5%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 101.8mg 113%
Potassium 140mg 1565mg 42%
Copper 0.207mg 0.473mg 30%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.319mg 21%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Fiber 1.6g 5.8g 17%
Saturated fat 5.43g 1.893g 16%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.63mg 16%
Selenium 11.9µg 3µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.383mg 13%
Iron 1.61mg 2.68mg 13%
Magnesium 32mg 81mg 12%
Carbs 53.4g 23.33g 10%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.466mg 8%
Calories 371kcal 213kcal 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 8.663g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 2.06g 5%
Phosphorus 106mg 139mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.193mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.479mg 4%
Fats 15.1g 14.08g 2%
Sodium 315mg 266mg 2%
Calcium 60mg 47mg 1%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.78mg 1%
Folate 27µg 23µg 1%
Protein 5.3g 5.06g 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 17.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.