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

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How are Angel food cake and White cake different?

  • Angel food cake is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while White cake is higher in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Angel food cake covers your daily need of Phosphorus 36% more than White cake.
  • Angel food cake contains 3 times more Sodium than White cake. Angel food cake contains 749mg of Sodium, while White cake contains 284mg.

Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting types were used 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 +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.9%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +371.4%
Contains more Manganese +225.9%
Contains more Selenium +46.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 99
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.9%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +371.4%
Contains more Manganese +225.9%
Contains more Selenium +46.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 99

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 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Water +60.4%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Contains more Fats +1187.5%
Equal in Carbs - 63.2
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Water +60.4%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Contains more Fats +1187.5%
Equal in Carbs - 63.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.1%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.1%

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 White cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake White cake Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 62.2g White cake
Protein 5.9g 4.4g Angel food cake
Fats 0.8g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 57.8g 63.2g White cake
Calories 258kcal 356kcal White cake
Sugar 57.39g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 1g Angel food cake
Calcium 140mg 90mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 1.16mg White cake
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 324mg 70mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 99mg White cake
Sodium 749mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.07mg 0.33mg White cake
Copper 0.078mg 0.067mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.085mg 0.277mg White cake
Selenium 7.3µg 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.128mg White cake
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.189mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 1.063mg White cake
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.167mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.029mg Angel food cake
Folate 35µg 31µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.06µg
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.054mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg 0.157mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.199mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.338mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg 0.204mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.107mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.228mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg 0.229mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.099mg Angel food cake
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 3.897g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 2.162g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake White 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%
Angel food cake
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.