Italian bread vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Italian bread and Chocolate cake
- Italian bread has more Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Manganese, however, Chocolate cake has more Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Italian bread is 41% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Italian bread. Italian bread has 4.381mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate cake has 1.137mg.
- Chocolate cake is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Bread, italian 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 CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +607.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +779.5% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +331.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~53.4g
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
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 | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +643.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 15.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 51.8g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 53.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 1.61mg |
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| Sugar | 3.17g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 315mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 5.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 2.761g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.12mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.