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Chocolate cake vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and White chocolate different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Manganese, while White chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • White chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 70% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 35 times more Manganese than White chocolate. Chocolate cake contains 0.28mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Candies, white chocolate types were used 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 Iron +570.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +164.4%
Contains more Calcium +231.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +570.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +164.4%
Contains more Calcium +231.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1776.9%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +112.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +1776.9%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +112.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%

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 White chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 5.3g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 15.1g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 53.4g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 371kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.2g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 1.61mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 140mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 315mg 90mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.69mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.207mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.008mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 4.5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 30IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.063mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.745mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Folate 27µg 7µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg White chocolate
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 21mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 5.43g 19.412g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.013g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake White chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.982g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (41)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.