Cherry Pie or Chocolate Cake

by Robyn Wright on September 10, 2012

in Living

Did you know it is National Cholesterol Education Month? I found out when Vital’s shared this great infographic with me about comparing fat and calories and cholesterol in food items. It came at the perfect time since I just had my cholesterol checked the other day. Sadly, my numbers could be better. I have borderline high numbers except my good cholesterol which is low. So when I looked at this graphic on if you should choose cherry pie or chocolate cake I was really surprised. It shows that just because a food is lower in fat and calories does not mean it is lower in cholesterol also. Who knew?

Have you had your cholesterol checked recently? Do you do things to improve your cholesterol scores?

Which should you choose? Cherry Pie or Chocolate Cake - comparing fat, calories, and cholesterol

Thanks again to Vitals for sharing this infographic. I have not used their service myself, but they help you find a doctor that is right for you.

© 2012, Robyn Wright. All rights reserved.

Tagged as: health, heart health, infographic

  • terrik

    I like both, but most of the time I’d probably go with chocolate cake. I’ve got a recipe for chocolate cake that my Mom calls “Nothing Cake” with no eggs, no milk, no butter and only a little oil. I really like the sweet/tart mix of cherry pie/cherry cobbler though. For the most part I prefer cobbler to pies because they’re not as precise and easier/faster to make.

    While I’m trying really hard to make good food choices, I still like really decadent desserts.

  • http://getalonghome.com/ GAHCindy

    Please don’t make me choose. Please?

  • Tiffany Winner

    pretty sure the cherry pie would have plenty of cholesterol if the crust was made with lard
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  • cassie

    Interesting… I would’ve thought the chocolate cake would’ve been higher all around. …. I’ll still take both!

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    • http://www.RobynsOnlineWorld.com/ Robyn’s Online World

      I was surprised too!

  • http://www.facebook.com/nancy.lara.712 Nancy Lara

    glad the cherry pie is lowest cause thats what i’d eat!

  • tannawings

    I would go for the cherry but probably just eat the fruit. Don’t hate me but not much of a chocolate eater…… now and again a Reeses cup but thats about it. Food is so odd when it comes to cholesterol- what you think would be good for you sometimes isnt.

  • Ravzie

    I had my cholesterol tested a few years ago and it was pretty good! The doctor said to keep doing what I was doing…which was the South Beach Diet. Unfortunately, I am now on the Try Not to Eat Too Much Crap diet. It is far more relaxed than South Beach.

  • http://southerngirlramblings.com/ Kecia

    Interesting! I didn’t realize cherry pie typically has more calories and fat than chocolate cake….but yet the chocolate has more cholesterol. I am surprised by the infographic.

  • http://www.redneckrosie.com/ Rose

    Why are you gonna’ go off and make me choose? C’mon, that’s not fair.

    • http://www.redneckrosie.com/ Rose

      GUILT TRIP! ;)

  • Shannon Whitfield

    I’m surprised! I guess I would have imagined the chocolate cake had more of everything in it..especially fat.. very interesting. I haven’t had my cholesterol checked, but I probably should.

  • MichelleS

    I am not fond of pies-I am turned off by the “goo” lol. I don’t eat either, but chocolate leaves me feeling happy haha.

  • GlArthy

    haha, I picked the winner – Cherry Pie. It looks delicious and decorative. This info chart is interesting. Thanks for sharing Robyn!!

  • terry petero

    I am surprised , but i would still choose choc over cherry not a cherry pie kind of person.

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