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Wafer vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wafer and Yellow cake?

  • Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, yet Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 34% more.
  • Wafer has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. While Wafer has 0.203mg of Vitamin B1, Yellow cake has only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yellow cake is lower.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
Wafer
6
:
4
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Iron +97.5%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +191.2%
Contains more Manganese +213.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 138
Equal in Selenium - 5.9
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Yellow cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Iron +97.5%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +191.2%
Contains more Manganese +213.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 138
Equal in Selenium - 5.9

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.
Wafer
Wafer
7
:
4
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +945.8%
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 B1 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +945.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
3
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +108.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +397.3%
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 +108.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +397.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
1
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 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 -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer 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 Wafer Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 53.86g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 3.16g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 72.7g 55.36g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 379kcal Wafer
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 37.43g 39.22g Wafer
Fiber 3.4g 1.5g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 32mg Yellow cake
Iron 4.01mg 2.03mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 20mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 210mg 187mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 1.09mg 0.42mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.159mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.222mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 10IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.72mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.043mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.093mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.8mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.165mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0mg Wafer
Folate 47µg 22µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 16mg Wafer
Trans Fat 1.313g Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 5.793g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 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
Wafer 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
22%
Wafer
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.552g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.