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Peanut vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Chocolate cake different?

  • Peanut is higher than Chocolate cake in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Peanut covers your daily need of Copper 104% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Peanut contains 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate cake. Peanut contains 12.066mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate cake contains 1.137mg.

Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +184.5%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.7%
Contains more Potassium +403.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +373.9%
Contains more Copper +452.7%
Contains more Manganese +590.7%
Contains more Selenium +65.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +184.5%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.7%
Contains more Potassium +403.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +373.9%
Contains more Copper +452.7%
Contains more Manganese +590.7%
Contains more Selenium +65.3%

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.
Peanut
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +961.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
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 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
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 B1 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +961.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +386.8%
Contains more Fats +226.1%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +231.1%
Contains more Water +275.4%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 +386.8%
Contains more Fats +226.1%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +231.1%
Contains more Water +275.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 25.8g 5.3g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 15.1g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 567kcal 371kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Chocolate cake
Fiber 8.5g 1.6g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 60mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.61mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 32mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 106mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 140mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 315mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.69mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.207mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.28mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.141mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.137mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.304mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.041mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 27µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.068mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.202mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.24mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.407mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.268mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.116mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.265mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.283mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.12mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 6.039g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 2.761g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.