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Chocolate cake vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate cake and sunflower seeds?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer than chocolate cake in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, magnesium, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 177% more.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +915.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.7%
Contains more IronIron +226.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +769.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +624.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +596.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +345.4%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +133%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +949.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +633.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3180.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +740.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167%
Contains more WaterWater +415.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.1%
Contains more FatsFats +240.8%
Contains more OtherOther +68.3%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +206.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +738%

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 Sunflower seeds
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 Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.207mg 1.8mg 177%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 23.137g 136%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 1.48mg 112%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 1.345mg 100%
Phosphorus 106mg 660mg 79%
Selenium 11.9µg 53µg 75%
Manganese 0.28mg 1.95mg 73%
Magnesium 32mg 325mg 70%
Fats 15.1g 51.46g 56%
Folate 27µg 227µg 50%
Iron 1.61mg 5.25mg 46%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 8.335mg 45%
Zinc 0.69mg 5mg 39%
Protein 5.3g 20.78g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 18.528g 31%
Fiber 1.6g 8.6g 28%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.13mg 17%
Potassium 140mg 645mg 15%
Sodium 315mg 9mg 13%
Choline 128.4mg 55.1mg 13%
Calories 371kcal 584kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.355mg 11%
Carbs 53.4g 20g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 5.43g 4.455g 4%
Calcium 60mg 78mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.