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Raspberry vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between raspberries and chocolate cake

  • Raspberries have more vitamin C, fiber, and manganese, while chocolate cake has more selenium, choline, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Raspberries cover your daily need for vitamin C, 29% more than chocolate cake.
  • Raspberries contain 4 times more fiber than chocolate cake. While raspberries contain 6.5g of fiber, chocolate cake contains only 1.6g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in raspberries is lower.
  • Raspberries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of raspberries is 26, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Raspberries, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.5% 13% 26% 30% 11% 12% 0.13% 87% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +130%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5850%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 87% 0.67% 17% 0% 8% 8.8% 11% 20% 13% 0% 20% 16% 6.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +943.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.304mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 86%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 0.46 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 WaterWater +251.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2223.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.2%
Contains more OtherOther +291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9335.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +636.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raspberry Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 26.2mg 0.2mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.019g 5.43g 25%
Fats 0.65g 15.1g 22%
Choline 12.3mg 128.4mg 21%
Selenium 0.2µg 11.9µg 21%
Fiber 6.5g 1.6g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Manganese 0.67mg 0.28mg 17%
Calories 52kcal 371kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 2.761g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 6.039g 15%
Sodium 1mg 315mg 14%
Carbs 11.94g 53.4g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.213mg 13%
Copper 0.09mg 0.207mg 13%
Iron 0.69mg 1.61mg 12%
Phosphorus 29mg 106mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.141mg 9%
Protein 1.2g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Calcium 25mg 60mg 4%
Fructose 2.35g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.598mg 1.137mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 32mg 2%
Folate 21µg 27µg 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.69mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.329mg 0.304mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.041mg 1%
Net carbs 5.44g 51.8g N/A
Potassium 151mg 140mg 0%
Sugar 4.42g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raspberry Chocolate cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Raspberry
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Raspberry
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raspberry
Raspberry contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Raspberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167755/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.