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Chocolate cake vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate cake and Turkey meat?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, yet Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 53% more.
  • Chocolate cake has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey meat. While Chocolate cake has 5.43g of Saturated Fat, Turkey meat has only 2.155g.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 +328.6%
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Copper +122.6%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Zinc +259.4%
Contains more Selenium +150.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Copper +122.6%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Zinc +259.4%
Contains more Selenium +150.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 30

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 A +259%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +742%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +537.5%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +259%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +742%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +537.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +104.3%
Contains more Carbs +88900%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Protein +438.7%
Contains more Water +160.3%
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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +104.3%
Contains more Carbs +88900%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Protein +438.7%
Contains more Water +160.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 0.06g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 15.1g 7.39g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 0.06g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 189kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 14mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.09mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 30mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 140mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 315mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 0.69mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.207mg 0.093mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.014mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 140IU 39IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.045mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 27µg 9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.202mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.407mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.268mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.116mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.283mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.12mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 58mg 109mg Chocolate cake
Trans Fat 0.101g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 2.647g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 2.119g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.