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Chocolate cake vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Vanilla extract

  • Chocolate cake is higher than Vanilla extract in Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% higher.
  • Vanilla extract has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Vanilla extract.

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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 +445.5%
Contains more Iron +1241.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1666.7%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Equal in Potassium - 148
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 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +1241.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1666.7%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Equal in Potassium - 148

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +768.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +768.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8733.3%
Contains more Fats +25066.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
Contains more Water +115.5%
Contains more Other +1825%
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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +8733.3%
Contains more Fats +25066.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
Contains more Water +115.5%
Contains more Other +1825%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68925%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68925%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Vanilla extract
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 12.65g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 0.06g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.06g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 12.65g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 288kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 12.65g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 11mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 6mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 315mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.69mg 0.11mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.072mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.23mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.011mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.095mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.425mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.035mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.026mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 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 0mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.01g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.004g Chocolate cake

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Chocolate cake Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $6)
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

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.