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Chocolate vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Chocolate cake

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Chocolate cake has more Selenium.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 91% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate contains 5 times more Manganese than Chocolate cake. While Chocolate contains 1.419mg of Manganese, Chocolate cake contains only 0.28mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 +398.1%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +299.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +191.3%
Contains more Copper +396.6%
Contains more Manganese +406.8%
Contains more Selenium +296.7%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +398.1%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +299.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +191.3%
Contains more Copper +396.6%
Contains more Manganese +406.8%
Contains more Selenium +296.7%
Equal in Calcium - 60

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 B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +107.2%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Water +2415.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Equal in Other - 1.8
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
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
Contains more Fats +107.2%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Water +2415.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.8%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Chocolate cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 51.8g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 31.28g 15.1g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 53.4g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 371kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Chocolate cake
Fiber 7g 1.6g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 8.02mg 1.61mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 32mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 106mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 140mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 315mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.69mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.207mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.28mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 50IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.041mg Chocolate
Folate 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.16µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 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 8mg 58mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 18.519g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 6.039g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 2.761g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Chocolate cake
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
10%
Chocolate
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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