Pie crust vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pie crust and chocolate cake
- Pie crust has more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and iron, while chocolate cake has more copper and vitamin B12.
- Pie crust covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 21% more than chocolate cake.
- Pie crust contains 4 times more folate than chocolate cake. While pie crust contains 104µg of folate, chocolate cake contains only 27µg.
- The amount of sodium in chocolate cake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 IronIron | +37.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +221.1% |
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Carbs
~53.4g
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Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
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 | +196.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 6.039g | 30% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 15.1g | 25% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.141mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 11.9µg | 20% |
| Folate | 104µg | 27µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 315mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.207mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 5.43g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 1.137mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 2.761g | 8% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.61mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 371kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.304mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 53.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Calcium | 61mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
24%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.544g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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