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Feta vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Feta and Chocolate cake

  • Feta has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
  • Feta covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 64% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Feta. Feta has 0.424mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake has 0.041mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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 Calcium +721.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.9%
Contains more Zinc +317.4%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +147.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +125.8%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Copper +546.9%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +721.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.9%
Contains more Zinc +317.4%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +147.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +125.8%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Copper +546.9%
Contains more Manganese +900%

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.
Feta
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Contains more Vitamin A +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.1%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 A +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.1%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +168.1%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Water +126.3%
Contains more Other +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +1205.6%
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +168.1%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Water +126.3%
Contains more Other +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +1205.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +367.2%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +367.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 14.21g 5.3g Feta
Fats 21.28g 15.1g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 264kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 4.09g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 493mg 60mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 337mg 106mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 917mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 2.88mg 0.69mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.028mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 15µg 11.9µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 140IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.141mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.213mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.304mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.041mg Feta
Folate 32µg 27µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.16µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.068mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.202mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.24mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.407mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.268mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.116mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.265mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.283mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.12mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 14.946g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
57%
Feta
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.