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Walnut vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Walnut and Chocolate cake?

  • Chocolate cake has less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Walnut.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 153% higher.
  • Walnut has 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate cake. Walnut has 0.537mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake has 0.041mg.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +393.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.4%
Contains more Potassium +215%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +347.8%
Contains more Copper +666.2%
Contains more Manganese +1119.3%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +393.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.4%
Contains more Potassium +215%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +347.8%
Contains more Copper +666.2%
Contains more Manganese +1119.3%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%

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.
Walnut
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Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1209.8%
Contains more Folate +263%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.137
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
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 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1209.8%
Contains more Folate +263%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +187.4%
Contains more Fats +331.9%
Contains more Carbs +289.5%
Contains more Water +499.5%
Equal in Other - 1.8
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +187.4%
Contains more Fats +331.9%
Contains more Carbs +289.5%
Contains more Water +499.5%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1608.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1608.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 15.23g 5.3g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 15.1g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 654kcal 371kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Chocolate cake
Fiber 6.7g 1.6g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 60mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 1.61mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 32mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 106mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 140mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 315mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.69mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.207mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.28mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 20IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.2mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.141mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.304mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.041mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 27µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.068mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.202mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.24mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.407mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.268mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg 0.116mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.265mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.283mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.12mg Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 6.039g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 2.761g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.696g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.