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Yellow cake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yellow cake and Coffeecake

  • Yellow cake has more Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Coffeecake has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 23% more than Yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake contains 3 times more Iron than Coffeecake. While Yellow cake contains 2.03mg of Iron, Coffeecake contains only 0.64mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Yellow cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 +217.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains more Copper +205.8%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +84.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +125.4%
Equal in Sodium - 339
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +217.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains more Copper +205.8%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +84.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +125.4%
Equal in Sodium - 339

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 B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +77.3%
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 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +25%
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Water +43.9%
Equal in Other - 1.3
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +25%
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Water +43.9%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.391
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.129
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.391
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.129

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 43.3g Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 17.75g 15.2g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 44.3g Yellow cake
Calories 379kcal 339kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Coffeecake
Fiber 1.5g 1g Yellow cake
Calcium 32mg 59mg Coffeecake
Iron 2.03mg 0.64mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 101mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 310mg 339mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.59mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.159mg 0.052mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.172mg Yellow cake
Selenium 5.9µg 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 26IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.105mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.125mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.682mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Folate 22µg 39µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 16mg 85mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Coffeecake
Saturated Fat 5.793g 5.391g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 7.129g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.645g 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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Yellow cake Coffeecake
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
19%
Yellow cake
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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