Candy vs Cake
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
Candy
400
Cake
387
Proteinper 100g
Candy
0g
Cake
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Candy
100g
Cake
47g
Fatper 100g
Candy
0g
Cake
20g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Candy
Per 100g:400 calories
Per cup (150g):600 calories
Per serving (85g):340 calories
Cake
Per 100g:387 calories
Per cup (150g):581 calories
Per serving (85g):329 calories
Diet Compatibility
Candy
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
Cake
VeganVegetarian
When to Choose Candy
- ✓Lower sodium (20mg vs 356mg)
Common Uses
TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions
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