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Chocolate cake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chocolate cake and tortillas?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in choline, yet tortillas are richer in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 57% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index than tortillas.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types in this comparison.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +306.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.1%
Contains more IronIron +63.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210.9%

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 0% 0% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +542%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +661%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.2%

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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.823mg 57%
Selenium 11.9µg 37µg 46%
Phosphorus 106mg 346mg 34%
Fiber 1.6g 9.8g 33%
Folate 27µg 138µg 28%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.858mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.312mg 21%
Choline 128.4mg 20mg 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Calcium 60mg 244mg 18%
Magnesium 32mg 85mg 13%
Iron 1.61mg 2.63mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.992g 12%
Manganese 0.28mg 12%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.92mg 11%
Protein 5.3g 9.76g 9%
Sodium 315mg 512mg 9%
Fats 15.1g 9.76g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 3.062g 7%
Copper 0.207mg 0.266mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.289mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Potassium 140mg 262mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Saturated fat 5.43g 4.878g 3%
Calories 371kcal 310kcal 3%
Carbs 53.4g 45.89g 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.255mg 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 Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.552g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.