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Vanilla extract vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between vanilla extract and chocolate cake

  • Chocolate cake is higher than vanilla extract in selenium, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% higher.
  • Vanilla extract has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.5%
Contains more IronIron +1241.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +527.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1666.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +768.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 WaterWater +115.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1825%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8733.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60290%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68925%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.01g 5.43g 25%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Fats 0.06g 15.1g 23%
Selenium 0µg 11.9µg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Iron 0.12mg 1.61mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 2.761g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 6.039g 15%
Copper 0.072mg 0.207mg 15%
Phosphorus 6mg 106mg 14%
Carbs 12.65g 53.4g 14%
Sodium 9mg 315mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.141mg 11%
Protein 0.06g 5.3g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.213mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Folate 0µg 27µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.304mg 5%
Calcium 11mg 60mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 32mg 5%
Calories 288kcal 371kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 1.137mg 4%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 12.65g 51.8g N/A
Potassium 148mg 140mg 0%
Sugar 12.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Chocolate cake
Low Calories diet ok
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
3%
Vanilla extract
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.