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Chocolate cake vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Yolk?

  • Chocolate cake has less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 342% higher.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +540%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +409.1%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +370.6%
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +409.1%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +370.6%

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4637.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +930%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +753.7%
Contains more Folate +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1118.8%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4637.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +930%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +753.7%
Contains more Folate +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1118.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1387.5%
Contains more Protein +199.2%
Contains more Fats +75.8%
Contains more Water +114.4%
Equal in Other - 1.7
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
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +1387.5%
Contains more Protein +199.2%
Contains more Fats +75.8%
Contains more Water +114.4%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 3.59g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 15.1g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 53.4g 3.59g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 322kcal Chocolate cake
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 1.61mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 32mg 5mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 140mg 109mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.69mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.207mg 0.077mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.055mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 140IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.024mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 27µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.202mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.407mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.268mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.116mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.283mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.12mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 58mg 1085mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 9.551g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1027mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.