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Chocolate cake vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Taro different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate cake is 27% higher.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Taro, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Potassium +322.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Potassium +322.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 33

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.5%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +590.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.5%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +590.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +7450%
Contains more Carbs +101.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +189.5%
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
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +7450%
Contains more Carbs +101.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +189.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37643.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3226.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37643.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3226.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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 Taro
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Taro Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 22.36g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 1.5g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.2g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 26.46g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 112kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.4g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 60mg 43mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.55mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 106mg 84mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 315mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.69mg 0.23mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.172mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 11.9µg 0.7µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 76IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.095mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.025mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.6mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.303mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 27µg 22µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.023mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.069mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.054mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.111mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.067mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.082mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.082mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.034mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.016g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.083g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.389g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.