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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +151.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.8%
~equal in Calcium ~60mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg
~equal in Sodium ~315mg

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +32%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%
~equal in Fats ~15.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
38% 42% 19%
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 +18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.43g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Copper 0.052mg 0.207mg 17%
Iron 0.64mg 1.61mg 12%
Vitamin A 86µg 10%
Cholesterol 85mg 58mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.16µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.213mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 2.761g 7%
Manganese 0.172mg 0.28mg 5%
Potassium 289mg 140mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.141mg 3%
Folate 39µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.137mg 3%
Protein 7g 5.3g 3%
Carbs 44.3g 53.4g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 6.039g 3%
Selenium 13.3µg 11.9µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.304mg 2%
Calories 339kcal 371kcal 2%
Fiber 1g 1.6g 2%
Sodium 339mg 315mg 1%
Phosphorus 101mg 106mg 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.69mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.041mg 1%
Fats 15.2g 15.1g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 51.8g N/A
Calcium 59mg 60mg 0%
Saturated fat 5.391g 5.43g 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake Chocolate 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
16%
Coffeecake
19%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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.