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French rolls vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between french rolls and chocolate cake

  • French rolls have more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline.
  • French rolls cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 32% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times less folate than french rolls. French rolls have 113µg of folate, while chocolate cake has 27µg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less sodium.
  • French rolls have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french rolls is 63, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rolls, french 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% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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 CalciumCalcium +51.7%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%

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% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +767.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.041mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 +62.3%
Contains more WaterWater +42.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +251.2%
~equal in Carbs ~53.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 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 -82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +208%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French rolls 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 French rolls Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.141mg 32%
Selenium 27.9µg 11.9µg 29%
Folate 113µg 27µg 22%
Choline 14.8mg 128.4mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.137mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.962g 5.43g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Fats 4.3g 15.1g 17%
Methionine 153mg 0.116mg 15%
Iron 2.71mg 1.61mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 2.761g 13%
Manganese 0.559mg 0.28mg 12%
Sodium 574mg 315mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.961g 6.039g 10%
Copper 0.135mg 0.207mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 8.6g 5.3g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.213mg 7%
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g 6%
Calories 277kcal 371kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.304mg 3%
Phosphorus 84mg 106mg 3%
Calcium 91mg 60mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Zinc 0.9mg 0.69mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Carbs 50.2g 53.4g 1%
Potassium 114mg 140mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 47g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.041mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.608mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.231mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.38mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.188mg 0.12mg 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
French rolls 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
32%
French rolls
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.468g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.