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

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The main differences between Protein bread and Chocolate cake

  • Protein bread has more Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Chocolate cake has more Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Protein bread is 52% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times less Folate than Protein bread. Protein bread has 116µg of Folate, while Chocolate cake has 27µg.
  • Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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 +106.7%
Contains more Iron +157.8%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Potassium +130%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Contains more Copper +101.4%
Contains more Manganese +425.7%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +157.8%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Potassium +130%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Contains more Copper +101.4%
Contains more Manganese +425.7%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Contains less Sodium -22%

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 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 1% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 4%
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 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.3%
Contains more Water +63.9%
Contains more Fats +586.4%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Equal in Other - 1.8
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 +128.3%
Contains more Water +63.9%
Contains more Fats +586.4%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.6%
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 40.8g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 12.1g 5.3g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 43.8g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 245kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.44g Chocolate cake
Fiber 3g 1.6g Protein bread
Calcium 124mg 60mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 1.61mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 32mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 106mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 140mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.82mg 0.69mg Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.207mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.28mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 11.9µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.141mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.213mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 1.137mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.304mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.041mg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 27µg Protein bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.068mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.202mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.24mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.407mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.268mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.116mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.265mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.283mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.12mg Protein bread
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 5.43g Protein bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Protein 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
33%
Protein bread
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.098g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.