Egg vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between eggs and chocolate cake
- Eggs have more copper, vitamin B12, selenium, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, chocolate cake is richer in manganese.
- Eggs cover your daily copper needs 199% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake has 7 times less vitamin B12 than eggs. Eggs have 1.11µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate cake has 0.16µg.
- Chocolate cake contains less cholesterol.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 CopperCopper | +866.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +976.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +359.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +593.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1676.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +205.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4667.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
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 | -39.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.207mg | 199% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 58mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.16µg | 40% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 11.9µg | 34% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 128.4mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.213mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.304mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 53.4g | 17% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 5.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 371kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.28mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 5.43g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 2.761g | 9% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 315mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 1.137mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 10.61g | 15.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.61mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 6.039g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Folate | 44µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 140mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
53%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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