Table salt vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are table salt and chocolate cake different?
- Chocolate cake is higher than table salt in choline, selenium, copper, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1671% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake is lower in sodium.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index (41) than table salt (0).
Salt, table and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +3100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +387.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +590% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +590% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11800% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +5444.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12100% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 315mg | 1671% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 5.43g | 25% |
| Fats | 0g | 15.1g | 23% |
| Choline | 0mg | 128.4mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 11.9µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.207mg | 20% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 371kcal | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 2.761g | 18% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.213mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 1.61mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 106mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.141mg | 12% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.3g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.28mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Folate | 0µg | 27µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.137mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.304mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 38443mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins