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Chocolate cake vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Sugar substitute

  • Chocolate cake has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 82% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Sugar substitute has 30 times less Copper than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 0.207mg of Copper, while Sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1225%
Contains more Potassium +259%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +2857.1%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Calcium +1365%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1225%
Contains more Potassium +259%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +2857.1%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Calcium +1365%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +167%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Other +123.9%
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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +157.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +167%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Other +123.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 5.3g 2.06g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 371kcal 347kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.61mg 0.16mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 6mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 8mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 39mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 572mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.007mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.022mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.08mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 5.43g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Chocolate cake
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.