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Coffeecake vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coffeecake and Chocolate cake

  • Coffeecake has more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chocolate cake has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate cake is 17% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Coffeecake. Coffeecake has 0.34µg of Vitamin B12, while Chocolate cake has 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Coffeecake, cheese 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 Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +151.6%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.8%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Sodium - 315
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +151.6%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.8%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Sodium - 315

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 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
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 A +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Fats - 15.1
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Fats - 15.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.43
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.43

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 7g 5.3g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 15.1g Coffeecake
Carbs 44.3g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 339kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 59mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.64mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 101mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 289mg 140mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.052mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.172mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 13.3µg 11.9µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 140IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.304mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.041mg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 27µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.16µg Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.068mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg 0.202mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.24mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.407mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.268mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.116mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.265mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg 0.283mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.12mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 85mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.391g 5.43g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.005g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 6.039g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 2.761g Chocolate cake

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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
16%
Coffeecake
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.