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Condensed milk vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between condensed milk and chocolate cake?

  • Condensed milk is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, yet chocolate cake is richer in copper, iron, and manganese.
  • Condensed milk's daily need coverage for calcium is 22% higher.
  • Condensed milk has 3 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate cake. Condensed milk has 0.44µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate cake has 0.16µg.
  • Condensed milk contains less cholesterol.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index than condensed milk.

We used Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
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 CalciumCalcium +373.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +747.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4566.7%

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.
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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
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 CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +441.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 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 +49.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +73.6%
~equal in Carbs ~53.4g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 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 +148.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +719.3%
~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.
Condensed milk Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Calcium 284mg 60mg 22%
Phosphorus 253mg 106mg 21%
Copper 0.015mg 0.207mg 21%
Iron 0.19mg 1.61mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.213mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 2.761g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.16µg 12%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.28mg 12%
Fats 8.7g 15.1g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.427g 6.039g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.304mg 9%
Cholesterol 34mg 58mg 8%
Sodium 127mg 315mg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Potassium 371mg 140mg 7%
Choline 89.1mg 128.4mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.137mg 6%
Protein 7.91g 5.3g 5%
Selenium 14.8µg 11.9µg 5%
Folate 11µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.141mg 4%
Calories 321kcal 371kcal 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.2mg 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.69mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.041mg 1%
Carbs 54.4g 53.4g 0%
Net carbs 54.4g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 54.4g N/A
Saturated fat 5.486g 5.43g 0%
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk 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
26%
Condensed milk
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.