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Chocolate cake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Yellow cake

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Copper, however, Yellow cake is richer in Iron.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Choline is 20% higher.
  • Yellow cake has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.6%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.2%
~equal in Sodium ~310mg

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% 8.4% 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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +637.9%

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g
~equal in Water ~22.38g

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.793g

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 Yellow cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 371kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 5.3g 3.16g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 51.8g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 53.4g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 58mg 16mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.159mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.42mg Chocolate cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 106mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 315mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 140IU 26IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.222mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 5.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.043mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.093mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.8mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.165mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 27µg 22µg Chocolate cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Chocolate cake
Choline 128.4mg 17.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 5.793g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 4.728g Yellow 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
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.