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French rolls vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French rolls and Yellow cake different?

  • French rolls are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from French rolls is 40% higher.
  • French rolls contain 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. While French rolls contain 0.523mg of Vitamin B1, Yellow cake contains only 0.043mg.
  • Yellow cake has less Sodium.

Rolls, french and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery are the varieties 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 +184.4%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +151.8%
Contains more Selenium +372.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +184.4%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +151.8%
Contains more Selenium +372.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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 B1 +1116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1294.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
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 B1 +1116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1294.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.2%
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Fats +312.8%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
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 +172.2%
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Fats +312.8%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.9%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 47g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 8.6g 3.16g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 50.2g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 277kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 0.31g 39.22g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 1.5g French rolls
Calcium 91mg 32mg French rolls
Iron 2.71mg 2.03mg French rolls
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 84mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 114mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 574mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.9mg 0.42mg French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.559mg 0.222mg French rolls
Selenium 27.9µg 5.9µg French rolls
Vitamin A 0IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.3mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.043mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.093mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.8mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.165mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0mg French rolls
Folate 113µg 22µg French rolls
Vitamin K 1.8µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg French rolls
Trans Fat 1.313g French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.962g 5.793g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 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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is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
34%
French rolls
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.91g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.831g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.