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Yellow cake vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yellow cake and Naan?

  • Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Naan is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 51% more.
  • Yellow cake has 8 times more Vitamin K than Naan. While Yellow cake has 25.1µg of Vitamin K, Naan has only 3.3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Naan is lower.

We used Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated 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.
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Calcium +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +530.6%
Contains more Selenium +93.2%
Equal in Potassium - 185
Equal in Copper - 0.158
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% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Calcium +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +530.6%
Contains more Selenium +93.2%
Equal in Potassium - 185
Equal in Copper - 0.158

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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Naan
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +660.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 1% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +660.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +164.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Water +55.9%
Contains more Other +47.4%
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Fats +164.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Water +55.9%
Contains more Other +47.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +115%
Contains more Lactose +18%
Contains more Starch +321.1%
Contains more Fructose +29%
Contains more Maltose +614.3%
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
91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +115%
Contains more Lactose +18%
Contains more Starch +321.1%
Contains more Fructose +29%
Contains more Maltose +614.3%

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 Naan
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 Yellow cake Naan Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 41.41g Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 10.2g Naan
Fats 17.75g 6.7g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 46.21g Yellow cake
Calories 379kcal 286kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g 36g Naan
Fructose 0.62g 0.8g Naan
Sugar 39.22g 3.4g Naan
Fiber 1.5g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 32mg 59mg Naan
Iron 2.03mg 1.73mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 138mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 187mg 185mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 467mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.159mg 0.158mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 5.9µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin A 26IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 1.32mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.176mg Naan
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.18mg Naan
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.165mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 22µg 16µg Yellow cake
Vitamin K 25.1µg 3.3µg Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 1mg Naan
Trans Fat 1.313g Naan
Saturated Fat 5.793g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 1.946g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.258g 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
Yellow cake Naan
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
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.886g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan 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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients

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

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