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Pineapple cake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pineapple cake and Yellow cake different?

  • Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, however, Yellow cake is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12746% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 9 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yellow cake. While Pineapple cake contains 62µg of Vitamin A RAE, Yellow cake contains only 7µg.
  • Pineapple cake has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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 +275%
Contains more Manganese +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Copper +82.8%
Equal in Sodium - 310
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Manganese +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Copper +82.8%
Equal in Sodium - 310

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 A +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355714%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
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 +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355714%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +44.3%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.16
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +10.8%
Contains more Water +44.3%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.16
Equal in Carbs - 55.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 3.5g 3.16g Pineapple cake
Fats 12.1g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 50.5g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 319kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.5g Yellow cake
Calcium 120mg 32mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 82mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 112mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 319mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Copper 0.087mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0.222mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 5.9µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 26IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 7µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.093mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 0.8mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.165mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Folate 26µg 22µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 16mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 5.793g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 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
Pineapple cake Yellow cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3198%
Pineapple cake
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.878g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.