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Focaccia vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Focaccia and Chocolate cake

  • Focaccia has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Focaccia is 28% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Focaccia. Focaccia has 0.47mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate cake has 0.141mg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 IronIron +96.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.9%

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.
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% 0.12% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4327.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 ProteinProtein +65.5%
Contains more WaterWater +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +91.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.1%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.039g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia 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 Focaccia Chocolate cake Opinion
Calories 249kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 8.77g 5.3g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 34.02g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Carbs 35.82g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 35mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 114mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Iron 3.16mg 1.61mg Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.33mg 0.69mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 106mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 2IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.28mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 11.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.141mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.213mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.137mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.304mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.041mg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 27µg Focaccia
Choline 2.9mg 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 0.877g 5.43g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.553g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.