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Garlic vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Garlic and Chocolate cake?

  • Garlic is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Copper, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Garlic's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 92% higher.
  • Garlic has 156 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate cake. Garlic has 31.2mg of Vitamin C, while Chocolate cake has 0.2mg.
  • Garlic contains less Sodium.

We used Garlic, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 +201.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +186.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +68.1%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +497.1%
Contains more Selenium +19.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +201.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +186.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +68.1%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +497.1%
Contains more Selenium +19.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Equal in Iron - 1.61

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.
Garlic
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Contains more Vitamin C +15500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2912.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 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 C +15500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2912.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +140.1%
Contains more Fats +2920%
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Contains more Other +20%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +20%
Contains more Water +140.1%
Contains more Fats +2920%
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1008.8%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1008.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 6.36g 5.3g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 33.06g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 149kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.1g 1.6g Garlic
Calcium 181mg 60mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 1.61mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 153mg 106mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 140mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 315mg Garlic
Zinc 1.16mg 0.69mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg 0.207mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 0.28mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 11.9µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.141mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.304mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.041mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.157mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.308mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.273mg 0.268mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.291mg 0.283mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 5.43g Garlic
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
43%
Garlic
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.