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Flax vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flax and Chocolate cake

  • Flax is higher than Chocolate cake in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 125% higher.
  • Flax has 17 times more Fiber than Chocolate cake. While Flax has 27.3g of Fiber, Chocolate cake has only 1.6g.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
Flax
10
:
0
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +255.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1125%
Contains more Phosphorus +505.7%
Contains more Potassium +480.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +529%
Contains more Copper +489.4%
Contains more Manganese +786.4%
Contains more Selenium +113.4%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Chocolate cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +255.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1125%
Contains more Phosphorus +505.7%
Contains more Potassium +480.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +529%
Contains more Copper +489.4%
Contains more Manganese +786.4%
Contains more Selenium +113.4%

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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
3
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1053.7%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Chocolate cake
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1053.7%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
:
2
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Protein +245.1%
Contains more Fats +179.2%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +84.9%
Contains more Water +250.6%
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Chocolate cake
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 +245.1%
Contains more Fats +179.2%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +84.9%
Contains more Water +250.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
:
0
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +940.6%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Chocolate cake
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +940.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 18.29g 5.3g Flax
Fats 42.16g 15.1g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 534kcal 371kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Chocolate cake
Fiber 27.3g 1.6g Flax
Calcium 255mg 60mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.61mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 32mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 106mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 140mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 315mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 0.69mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.207mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.28mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 11.9µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.141mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 1.137mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.304mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.041mg Flax
Folate 87µg 27µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.068mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.202mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.24mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.407mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.268mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.116mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.265mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.283mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.12mg Flax
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 5.43g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 6.039g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 2.761g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.767g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.