Mustard vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mustard and chocolate cake?
- Mustard is higher in selenium, fiber, and manganese, yet chocolate cake is higher in choline, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Mustard's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% more.
- Mustard has 4 times more sodium than chocolate cake. While mustard has 1104mg of sodium, chocolate cake has only 315mg.
We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +473.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +243.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +352.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +816% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 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 | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.5µg | 11.9µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 315mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 128.4mg | 19% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 15.1g | 18% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 53.4g | 16% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 371kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.207mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 2.761g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.213mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 6.039g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 1.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.28mg | 6% |
| Folate | 7µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 1.137mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.304mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Calcium | 63mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 140mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.61mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 106mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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
10%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.