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Chocolate cake vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and whisky

  • The amount of selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B1 in chocolate cake is higher than in whisky.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 27% more than whisky.
  • The amount of saturated fat in whisky is lower.
  • Whisky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whisky is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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%
Whisky
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13900%
Contains more IronIron +7950%
Contains more CopperCopper +1378.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
Whisky
0
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% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2174%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Whisky
2
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53300%
Contains more WaterWater +161.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Whisky DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.43g 0g 25%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Fats 15.1g 0g 23%
Selenium 11.9µg 0µg 22%
Copper 0.207mg 0.014mg 21%
Iron 1.61mg 0.02mg 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0g 18%
Carbs 53.4g 0.1g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.001mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0g 15%
Phosphorus 106mg 3mg 15%
Sodium 315mg 0mg 14%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.008mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.008mg 11%
Protein 5.3g 0g 11%
Magnesium 32mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.05mg 7%
Folate 27µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0mg 6%
Calories 371kcal 250kcal 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.02mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Calcium 60mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 140mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 0.1g N/A
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 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 Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
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
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.