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Chocolate cake vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate cake and sweet and sour

  • Chocolate cake is higher in choline, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus; however, sweet, and sour is richer in manganese and vitamin C.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% higher.
  • Sweet and sour has less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than sweet and sour (70).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.4%
Contains more IronIron +666.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +162%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1414.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2875%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.8%

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.
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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1021.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +5250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1863%
Contains more FatsFats +75400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.5%
Contains more WaterWater +147%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.43g 0g 25%
Fats 15.1g 0.02g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 2.4mg 23%
Selenium 11.9µg 0.4µg 21%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.761mg 21%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0g 18%
Iron 1.61mg 0.21mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.019mg 15%
Phosphorus 106mg 7mg 14%
Copper 0.207mg 0.079mg 14%
Calories 371kcal 150kcal 11%
Protein 5.3g 0.27g 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8.7mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.048mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0.1g 6%
Magnesium 32mg 8mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.187mg 6%
Calcium 60mg 10mg 5%
Carbs 53.4g 38.22g 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.09mg 5%
Folate 27µg 8µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.093mg 4%
Sodium 315mg 371mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.053mg 1%
Potassium 140mg 99mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 38.12g N/A
Sugar 18.75g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.