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 for 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.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +356.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +299.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +398.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +396.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +406.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +296.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +464% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2415.5% |
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Protein
~5.3g
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Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.207mg | 91% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.61mg | 80% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 5.43g | 59% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.28mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 32mg | 27% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 15.1g | 25% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.6g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 58mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 11.9µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 106mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.213mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 140mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.69mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 2.761g | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.141mg | 10% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 371kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 6.039g | 9% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 53.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.137mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 5.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Calcium | 56mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 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 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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