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White cake vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White cake and Cheesecake different?

  • White cake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Manganese, however, Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheesecake is 30% higher.
  • White cake contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Cheesecake. While White cake contains 0.128mg of Vitamin B1, Cheesecake contains only 0.028mg.
  • White cake has less Sodium.

Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 +76.5%
Contains more Iron +84.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Copper +235%
Contains more Manganese +97.9%
Contains more Selenium +105.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 90
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +84.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Copper +235%
Contains more Manganese +97.9%
Contains more Selenium +105.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 90

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 B1 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.1%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1202.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.193
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.1%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1202.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.193
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +147.8%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Water +120.3%
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +147.8%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Water +120.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.9%
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 25.1g White cake
Protein 4.4g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 10.3g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 63.2g 25.5g White cake
Calories 356kcal 321kcal White cake
Sugar 57.39g 21.8g Cheesecake
Fiber 1g 0.4g White cake
Calcium 90mg 51mg White cake
Iron 1.16mg 0.63mg White cake
Magnesium 12mg 11mg White cake
Phosphorus 70mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 99mg 90mg White cake
Sodium 284mg 438mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.067mg 0.02mg White cake
Manganese 0.277mg 0.14mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg 5.2µg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 8IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.028mg White cake
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 0.195mg White cake
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.052mg Cheesecake
Folate 31µg 18µg White cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.1µg 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.157mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.338mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.204mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.229mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.099mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 1mg 55mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 9.921g White cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 1.602g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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White cake Cheesecake
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
14%
White cake
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.