Spaghetti vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spaghetti and chocolate cake
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, vitamin B2, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 26% more.
- Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +757.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +222% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +605% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +965% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1906.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1523.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +542.9% |
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Protein
~5.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
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 | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4509.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +746.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 11.9µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 15.1g | 22% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 128.4mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 2.761g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 315mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.61mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.207mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 371kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.141mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 53.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.137mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.304mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 140mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 5.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
3%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.254g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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