Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chocolate cake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between chocolate cake and tortilla

  • Chocolate cake has more copper and vitamin B2; however, tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tortilla is 28% higher.
  • Tortilla has 18 times less saturated fat than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 5.43g of saturated fat, while tortilla has 0.296g.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

Infographic

Chocolate cake vs Tortilla infographic
Infographic link

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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +136.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.268mg

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +263%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +1489.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more WaterWater +63.8%
~equal in Carbs ~49.94g
~equal in Other ~1.87g

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3164.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +606.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Tortilla DV% diff.
Iron 1.61mg 3.81mg 28%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.296g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Fats 15.1g 0.95g 22%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.125mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.37mg 19%
Folate 27µg 98µg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.391g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.185g 15%
Copper 0.207mg 0.102mg 12%
Selenium 11.9µg 16.6µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.114mg 8%
Sodium 315mg 482mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Calories 371kcal 237kcal 7%
Phosphorus 106mg 146mg 6%
Protein 5.3g 7.28g 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.32mg 3%
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g 3%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.17mg 3%
Calcium 60mg 70mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Carbs 53.4g 49.94g 1%
Potassium 140mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.06mg 1%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.268mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
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

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
48%
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 - 5.134g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.