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Dough vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dough and Chocolate cake

  • Dough has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline.
  • Dough covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 47% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 5 times less Folate than Dough. Dough has 123µg of Folate, while Chocolate cake has 27µg.
  • Dough contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 Iron +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 106

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.
Dough
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 B1 +403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Fats +524%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
Equal in Other - 1.8
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +102.8%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Fats +524%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1568.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1568.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 10.75g 5.3g Dough
Fats 2.42g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 51.88g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 272kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Dough
Calcium 52mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 3.91mg 1.61mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 105mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 117mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 602mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.04mg 0.69mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.577mg 0.28mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 11.9µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.141mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.213mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 1.137mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.304mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.041mg Dough
Folate 123µg 27µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
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
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 0.529g 5.43g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 2.761g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
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
43%
Dough
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.901g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.