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White Bread vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White Bread and Yellow cake different?

  • White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from White Bread is 41% higher.
  • White Bread contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Yellow cake. While White Bread contains 4.78mg of Vitamin B3, Yellow cake contains only 0.8mg.
  • White Bread has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
White Bread
White Bread
6
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4
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +272.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
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 +350%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +272.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Copper +57.4%

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.
White Bread
White Bread
6
:
4
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +1945.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12450%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 +1139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +1945.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
3
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +180.1%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Contains more Fats +433%
Contains more Carbs +12%
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +180.1%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Contains more Fats +433%
Contains more Carbs +12%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
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2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1104.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 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 -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1104.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
4
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2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Starch +334.7%
Contains more Glucose +21.7%
Contains more Fructose +291.9%
Contains more Maltose +695.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
White Bread
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 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 Starch +334.7%
Contains more Glucose +21.7%
Contains more Fructose +291.9%
Contains more Maltose +695.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White 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 White Bread Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 8.85g 3.16g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 49.42g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 266kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 37.17g 8.55g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g 0.62g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 39.22g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g White Bread
Calcium 144mg 32mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.03mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 20mg White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 126mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 490mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.74mg 0.42mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.536mg 0.222mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 5.9µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.22mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.043mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.093mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.8mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.165mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0mg White Bread
Folate 111µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g 1.313g White Bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 5.793g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
35%
White Bread
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.095g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White 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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.