Yellow cake vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Yellow cake and White cake
- Yellow cake has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, White cake is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
- Yellow cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 29% more.
- Yellow cake contains 6 times more Vitamin K than White cake. Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, while White cake contains 4.1µg.
- White cake contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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.
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Iron
+75%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+97.1%
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Potassium
+88.9%
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Zinc
+27.3%
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Copper
+137.3%
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Calcium
+181.3%
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Manganese
+24.8%
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Selenium
+81.4%
Equal in Sodium - 284
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Iron
+75%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+97.1%
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Potassium
+88.9%
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Zinc
+27.3%
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Copper
+137.3%
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Calcium
+181.3%
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Manganese
+24.8%
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Selenium
+81.4%
Equal in Sodium - 284
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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Vitamin E
+3650%
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Vitamin K
+512.2%
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Vitamin A
+61.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+197.7%
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Vitamin B2
+103.2%
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Vitamin B3
+32.9%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+40.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.167
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Vitamin E
+3650%
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Vitamin K
+512.2%
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Vitamin A
+61.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+197.7%
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Vitamin B2
+103.2%
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Vitamin B3
+32.9%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+40.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.167
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+72.3%
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Protein
+39.2%
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Carbs
+14.2%
Equal in Water - 20.7
Equal in Other - 1.4
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
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1.35 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
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1.4 g
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Fats
+72.3%
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Protein
+39.2%
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Carbs
+14.2%
Equal in Water - 20.7
Equal in Other - 1.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+95.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+118.7%
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Saturated Fat
-32.7%
Saturated Fat:
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.728 g
Saturated Fat:
3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.162 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+95.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+118.7%
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Saturated Fat
-32.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 53.86g | 62.2g |
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| Protein | 3.16g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 17.75g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 55.36g | 63.2g |
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| Calories | 379kcal | 356kcal |
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| Starch | 8.55g |
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| Fructose | 0.62g |
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| Sugar | 39.22g | 57.39g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 310mg | 284mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.067mg |
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| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.277mg |
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| Selenium | 5.9µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 26IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 1.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.029mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 4.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.054mg |
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| Threonine | 0.157mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.199mg |
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| Leucine | 0.338mg |
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| Lysine | 0.204mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg |
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| Valine | 0.229mg |
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| Histidine | 0.099mg |
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| Cholesterol | 16mg | 1mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.313g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.793g | 3.897g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.214g | 3.692g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 2.162g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)