Cake vs Candy

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Cake is generally healthier

Cake comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (387 vs 400), more protein (3g vs 0g), more fiber (0.6g vs 0g), less sugar (38g vs 90g), making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Cake

387 kcal

More Protein

Cake

3g

More Fiber

Cake

0.6g

Less Sugar

Cake

38g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cake
387
Candy
400
Proteinper 100g
Cake
3g
Candy
0g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cake
47g
Candy
100g
Fatper 100g
Cake
20g
Candy
0g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCakeCandyDifference
Calories387kcal400kcal-13.0kcal
Protein3g0g+3.0g
Carbohydrates47g100g-53.0g
Fat20g0g+20.0g
Fiber0.6g0g+0.6g
Sugar38g90g-52.0g
Sodium356mg20mg+336.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Cake

Per 100g:387 calories
Per cup (150g):581 calories
Per serving (85g):329 calories

Candy

Per 100g:400 calories
Per cup (150g):600 calories
Per serving (85g):340 calories

Diet Compatibility

Cake

VeganVegetarian

Candy

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Cake

  • Lower in calories (387 vs 400)
  • Higher in protein (3g vs 0g)
  • More fiber (0.6g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (47g vs 100g)
  • Less sugar (38g vs 90g)

Common Uses

TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions
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When to Choose Candy

  • Lower sodium (20mg vs 356mg)

Common Uses

TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions
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