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Cheesecake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheesecake and Yellow cake?

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin K, and Copper.
  • Yellow cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 26% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Yellow cake is lower.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types 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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
8
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Calcium +59.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +695%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.5%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Yellow cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +59.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +695%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.5%

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
7
:
5
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin A +2003.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +703.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +470.5%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Yellow cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +2003.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +703.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +470.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +74.1%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Water +103.8%
Contains more Carbs +117.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Yellow cake
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +74.1%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Water +103.8%
Contains more Carbs +117.1%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
1
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Yellow cake
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 5.5g 3.16g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 17.75g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 321kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 21.8g 39.22g Cheesecake
Fiber 0.4g 1.5g Yellow cake
Calcium 51mg 32mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 93mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 90mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 438mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.42mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.222mg Yellow cake
Selenium 5.2µg 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 547IU 26IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 7µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 18IU 6IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.043mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.093mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.8mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.165mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 22µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 16mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 5.793g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 7.214g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Yellow 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%
Cheesecake
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.