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Edible mushroom vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between edible mushroom and chocolate cake

  • Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, iron, and manganese.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 5 times more vitamin B5 than chocolate cake. While edible mushroom has 1.497mg of vitamin B5, chocolate cake has only 0.304mg.
  • Edible mushroom has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 +127.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more IronIron +222%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 +950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +642.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 WaterWater +278.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4341.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1538%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1625.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.05g 5.43g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.304mg 24%
Fats 0.34g 15.1g 23%
Choline 17.3mg 128.4mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Calories 22kcal 371kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 2.761g 17%
Carbs 3.26g 53.4g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 1.137mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.039g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.213mg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 1.61mg 14%
Sodium 5mg 315mg 13%
Copper 0.318mg 0.207mg 12%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.28mg 10%
Calcium 3mg 60mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.041mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg 5%
Selenium 9.3µg 11.9µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.141mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 32mg 5%
Potassium 318mg 140mg 5%
Protein 3.09g 5.3g 4%
Phosphorus 86mg 106mg 3%
Folate 17µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.2mg 2%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.69mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.6g 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.12mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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%
Edible mushroom
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.