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Multigrain bread vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Multigrain bread and Yellow cake?

  • Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 86% higher.
  • Multigrain bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types in this comparison.

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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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
9
:
1
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Calcium +246.9%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Zinc +340.5%
Contains more Copper +93.1%
Contains more Manganese +891.4%
Contains more Selenium +506.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
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 +246.9%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains more Zinc +340.5%
Contains more Copper +93.1%
Contains more Manganese +891.4%
Contains more Selenium +506.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%

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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
7
:
4
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +465.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1573.3%
Multigrain bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +465.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1573.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
3
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +359.5%
Contains more Water +40.6%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Contains more Fats +285.9%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 +359.5%
Contains more Water +40.6%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Contains more Fats +285.9%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
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2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +773.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.3%
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Yellow cake
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +773.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
4
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2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Glucose +42.6%
Contains more Fructose +330.6%
Contains more Maltose +766.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Lactose - 0.59
Multigrain bread
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Yellow cake
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +42.6%
Contains more Fructose +330.6%
Contains more Maltose +766.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Lactose - 0.59

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Multigrain bread 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 Multigrain bread Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 39.01g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 14.52g 3.16g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 47.11g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 288kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 2.67g 0.62g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 39.22g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 1.5g Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 32mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 2.03mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 85mg 20mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 138mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 187mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 1.85mg 0.42mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.159mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.222mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 5.9µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 0IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.4mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.043mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.093mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 0.8mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.165mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Folate 70µg 22µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0g 1.313g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 5.793g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Multigrain bread 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
27%
Multigrain bread
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.845g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.