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Grape seed oil vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are grape seed oil and chocolate cake different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher than grape seed oil in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need for selenium, 22% more than grape seed oil.
  • Grape seed oil contains 2 times more saturated fat than chocolate cake. Grape seed oil contains 9.6g of saturated fat, while chocolate cake contains 5.43g.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index (41) than grape seed oil (0).

Oil, grapeseed and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were used in this article.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 576% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +562.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 17% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 69.9 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2431.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape seed oil Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 69.9g 2.761g 448%
Vitamin E 28.8mg 192%
Fats 100g 15.1g 131%
Calories 884kcal 371kcal 26%
Monounsaturated fat 16.1g 6.039g 25%
Copper 0.207mg 23%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Selenium 0µg 11.9µg 22%
Iron 0mg 1.61mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Saturated fat 9.6g 5.43g 19%
Carbs 0g 53.4g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg 16%
Phosphorus 0mg 106mg 15%
Sodium 0mg 315mg 14%
Manganese 0.28mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg 12%
Protein 0g 5.3g 11%
Magnesium 0mg 32mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.137mg 7%
Folate 0µg 27µg 7%
Zinc 0mg 0.69mg 6%
Calcium 0mg 60mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Potassium 0mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 51.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grape seed oil 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
44%
Grape seed oil
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Grape seed oil
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Grape seed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171028/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.