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

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How are Yellow cake and White Bread different?

  • Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, White Bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from White Bread is 41% higher.
  • Yellow cake contains 126 times more Vitamin K than White Bread. While Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, White Bread contains only 0.2µg.
  • White Bread has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
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6
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
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%
Yellow cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
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%

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.
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
4
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6
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +1945.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12450%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +1945.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12450%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
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3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Fats +433%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Protein +180.1%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Contains more Other +46.7%
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
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
Contains more Fats +433%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Protein +180.1%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Contains more Other +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
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1
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1104.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Yellow cake
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1104.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
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4
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +334.7%
Contains more Glucose +21.7%
Contains more Fructose +291.9%
Contains more Maltose +695.2%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +334.7%
Contains more Glucose +21.7%
Contains more Fructose +291.9%
Contains more Maltose +695.2%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.