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Potato bread vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato bread and Chocolate cake

  • Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 38% more.
  • Potato bread contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate cake. Potato bread contains 0.232mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake contains 0.041mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, potato 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 +213.3%
Contains more Iron +39.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.9%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +25.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains more Iron +39.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.9%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +25.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.137
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.137
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +135.8%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Fats +382.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +135.8%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Fats +382.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 12.5g 5.3g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 47.07g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 266kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 9.38g Chocolate cake
Fiber 6.3g 1.6g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 60mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 1.61mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 369mg 106mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 140mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.44mg 0.69mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.253mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 9.5µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 89IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.141mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 1.137mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.304mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.041mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 27µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.068mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.202mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.24mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg 0.407mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.265mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg 0.283mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg 0.12mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 5.43g Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato bread 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
29%
Potato bread
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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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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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.