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

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Differences between rye bread and chocolate cake

  • Rye bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, folate, fiber, vitamin B3, and iron; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • Rye bread has 4 times more folate than chocolate cake. While rye bread has 110µg of folate, chocolate cake has only 27µg.
  • Rye bread has less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than rye bread (60).

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, rye 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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more IronIron +75.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%

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 1.3% 0% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +779.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 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 ProteinProtein +60.4%
Contains more WaterWater +52.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +357.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 48% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 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 -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +360.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 Rye bread Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Selenium 30.9µg 11.9µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.141mg 24%
Manganese 0.824mg 0.28mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.626g 5.43g 22%
Folate 110µg 27µg 21%
Choline 14.6mg 128.4mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Fats 3.3g 15.1g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 1.137mg 17%
Fiber 5.8g 1.6g 17%
Iron 2.83mg 1.61mg 15%
Sodium 603mg 315mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 2.761g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.311g 6.039g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.213mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 8.5g 5.3g 6%
Calories 259kcal 371kcal 6%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.69mg 4%
Phosphorus 125mg 106mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.304mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 2%
Copper 0.186mg 0.207mg 2%
Magnesium 40mg 32mg 2%
Carbs 48.3g 53.4g 2%
Potassium 166mg 140mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Calcium 73mg 60mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 42.5g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 3.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.579mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.379mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.182mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rye bread Chocolate cake
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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
31%
Rye bread
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.804g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.