Tomato sauce vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato sauce and chocolate cake different?
- Chocolate cake is higher than tomato sauce in choline, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 27% more than tomato sauce.
- Tomato sauce is lower in sodium.
Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 PotassiumPotassium | +112.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +292.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1883.3% |
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 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +487.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1197% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +274.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +341.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4933.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +905.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 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 | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13625% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2181.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 15.1g | 23% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 128.4mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 11.9µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 2.761g | 18% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 371kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 53.4g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 106mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.213mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.141mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.207mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 1.2g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 1.61mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 1.137mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.81g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 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
12%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.