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Angel food cake vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Angel food cake and Popovers

  • Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Popovers are higher in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Popovers covers your daily Selenium needs 55% more than Angel food cake.
  • Angel food cake contains 4 times more Calcium than Popovers. While Angel food cake contains 140mg of Calcium, Popovers contain only 32mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +224%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Iron +471.2%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Zinc +1157.1%
Contains more Copper +119.2%
Contains more Manganese +771.8%
Contains more Selenium +415.1%
Equal in Potassium - 100
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +224%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Iron +471.2%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Zinc +1157.1%
Contains more Copper +119.2%
Contains more Manganese +771.8%
Contains more Selenium +415.1%
Equal in Potassium - 100

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +234%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +183.8%
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Fats +437.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +13%
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Water +183.8%
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Fats +437.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2694.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.3%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2694.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Popovers Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 71g Popovers
Protein 5.9g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 0.8g 4.3g Popovers
Carbs 57.8g 71g Popovers
Calories 258kcal 371kcal Popovers
Fiber 1.5g Angel food cake
Calcium 140mg 32mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 2.97mg Popovers
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Popovers
Phosphorus 324mg 100mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 100mg Popovers
Sodium 749mg 906mg Angel food cake
Zinc 0.07mg 0.88mg Popovers
Copper 0.078mg 0.171mg Popovers
Manganese 0.085mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 7.3µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.147mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.042mg Popovers
Folate 35µg 145µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.08µg Popovers
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.248mg 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.481mg 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.364mg 0.249mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.354mg 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.131mg 0.229mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.121g 0.983g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 1.984g Popovers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 0.823g Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Popovers
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%
Angel food cake
30%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.