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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.5%
~equal in Calcium ~60mg
~equal in Potassium ~140mg
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -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.
Mustard Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Chocolate cake DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.