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Yogurt vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yogurt and Chocolate cake?

  • Yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, Choline, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% more.
  • Yogurt has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Chocolate cake. While Yogurt has 0.75µg of Vitamin B12, Chocolate cake has only 0.16µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types 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 Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Zinc +32.7%
Contains more Copper +1117.6%
Contains more Manganese +3011.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Zinc +32.7%
Contains more Copper +1117.6%
Contains more Manganese +3011.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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.
Yogurt
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +446.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
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 B2 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +446.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.3%
Contains more Water +248.8%
Contains more Fats +3771.8%
Contains more Carbs +1383.3%
Contains more Other +150%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +92.3%
Contains more Water +248.8%
Contains more Fats +3771.8%
Contains more Carbs +1383.3%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11294.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22908.3%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11294.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22908.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 10.19g 5.3g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 3.6g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 59kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 3.24g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 110mg 60mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 11mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 135mg 106mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 140mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 315mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.017mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.009mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 9.7µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 4IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg Yogurt
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.213mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.304mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.16µg Yogurt
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 5mg 58mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 0.117g 5.43g Yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 2.761g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.