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Potato vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Chocolate cake

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 27% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains 99 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate cake. While Potato contains 19.7mg of Vitamin C, Chocolate cake contains only 0.2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 Potassium +203.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +2875%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Potassium +203.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +2875%

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin C +9750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.137
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 +9750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.137
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +224.8%
Contains more Protein +158.5%
Contains more Fats +16677.8%
Contains more Carbs +205.3%
Contains more Other +60.7%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 Water +224.8%
Contains more Protein +158.5%
Contains more Fats +16677.8%
Contains more Carbs +205.3%
Contains more Other +60.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6473.8%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6473.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 2.05g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0.09g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 17.49g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 77kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.1g 1.6g Potato
Calcium 12mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.81mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 57mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 425mg 140mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 315mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.11mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 0.4µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 2IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.2mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.041mg Potato
Folate 15µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.067mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.098mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.107mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.103mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.035mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 5.43g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.405g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.