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Rye bread vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rye bread and Angel food cake?

  • Rye bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Copper, yet Angel food cake is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Rye bread has 10 times more Manganese than Angel food cake. Rye bread has 0.824mg of Manganese, while Angel food cake has 0.085mg.

We used Bread, rye and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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.
Contains more Iron +444.2%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Zinc +1528.6%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Manganese +869.4%
Contains more Selenium +323.3%
Contains more Calcium +91.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Iron +444.2%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Zinc +1528.6%
Contains more Copper +138.5%
Contains more Manganese +869.4%
Contains more Selenium +323.3%
Contains more Calcium +91.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
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 1% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.1%
Contains more Fats +312.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +44.1%
Contains more Fats +312.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1746.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.799 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1746.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye bread Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 42.5g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 8.5g 5.9g Rye bread
Fats 3.3g 0.8g Rye bread
Carbs 48.3g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 259kcal 258kcal Rye bread
Sugar 3.85g Angel food cake
Fiber 5.8g 1.5g Rye bread
Calcium 73mg 140mg Angel food cake
Iron 2.83mg 0.52mg Rye bread
Magnesium 40mg 12mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 125mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 166mg 93mg Rye bread
Sodium 603mg 749mg Rye bread
Zinc 1.14mg 0.07mg Rye bread
Copper 0.186mg 0.078mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.824mg 0.085mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg 7.3µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 0.33mg Rye bread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.102mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 0.883mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.198mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.031mg Rye bread
Folate 110µg 35µg Rye bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 1.2µg Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.075mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg 0.248mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.312mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg 0.481mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.139mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.334mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg 0.354mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg 0.131mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 0.626g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 0.071g Rye bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 0.367g Rye bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rye bread Angel food 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
33%
Rye bread
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye bread
Rye bread contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.