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Cream of tartar vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream of tartar and Chocolate cake

  • Cream of tartar has more Potassium, and Iron, however, Chocolate cake has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Potassium from Cream of tartar is 481% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 2 times less Iron than Cream of tartar. Cream of tartar has 3.72mg of Iron, while Chocolate cake has 1.61mg.
  • Cream of tartar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, cream of tartar 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 1.4% 2.4% 1456% 140% 65% 11% 2.1% 6.8% 27% 1.1%
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 +11685.7%
Contains more IronIron +131.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2020%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5850%
~equal in Copper ~0.207mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 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 CarbsCarbs +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1944.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1335.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of tartar Chocolate cake Opinion
Calories 258kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 0g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 61.3g 51.8g Cream of tartar
Carbs 61.5g 53.4g Cream of tartar
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Cream of tartar
Magnesium 2mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 8mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 16500mg 140mg Cream of tartar
Iron 3.72mg 1.61mg Cream of tartar
Fiber 0.2g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Copper 0.195mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 5mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 52mg 315mg Cream of tartar
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.205mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 0.2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Folate 0µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Choline 0mg 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 0g 5.43g Cream of tartar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.761g Chocolate cake
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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of tartar 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
0%
Cream of tartar
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
171%
Cream of tartar
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.