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Poppy seed vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Poppy seed and Chocolate cake

  • Poppy seed has more Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Chocolate cake has more Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Poppy seed is 279% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 24 times less Calcium than Poppy seed. Poppy seed has 1438mg of Calcium, while Chocolate cake has 60mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, poppy seed 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 Calcium +2296.7%
Contains more Iron +506.2%
Contains more Magnesium +984.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +720.8%
Contains more Potassium +413.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +1044.9%
Contains more Copper +686%
Contains more Manganese +2295.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +2296.7%
Contains more Iron +506.2%
Contains more Magnesium +984.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +720.8%
Contains more Potassium +413.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +1044.9%
Contains more Copper +686%
Contains more Manganese +2295.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +502.4%
Contains more Folate +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 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 C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +502.4%
Contains more Folate +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +239.4%
Contains more Fats +175.2%
Contains more Other +253.9%
Contains more Carbs +89.8%
Contains more Water +310.1%
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 Protein +239.4%
Contains more Fats +175.2%
Contains more Other +253.9%
Contains more Carbs +89.8%
Contains more Water +310.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +934.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +934.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 17.99g 5.3g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 15.1g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 525kcal 371kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Chocolate cake
Fiber 19.5g 1.6g Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 60mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 1.61mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 347mg 32mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 106mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 140mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 315mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 0.69mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.207mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 0.28mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 11.9µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.141mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.304mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.041mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 27µg Poppy seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.068mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg 0.202mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.24mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg 0.407mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg 0.268mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg 0.116mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.265mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg 0.283mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg 0.12mg Poppy seed
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 5.43g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 2.761g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Poppy seed 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
36%
Poppy seed
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.