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Angel food cake vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between angel food cake and bread crumbs

  • Angel food cake is higher in phosphorus, yet bread crumbs are higher in vitamin B1, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, copper, folate, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Bread crumbs cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 72% more than angel food cake.
  • Angel food cake contains 2 times more phosphorus than bread crumbs. While angel food cake contains 324mg of phosphorus, bread crumbs contain only 165mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.8%
Contains more IronIron +828.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1971.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +981.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.2%
~equal in Sodium ~732mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +848%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +651.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +205.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +410%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +562.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1340.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Bread crumbs DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.967mg 72%
Iron 0.52mg 4.83mg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 6.634mg 36%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.919mg 36%
Selenium 7.3µg 25.2µg 33%
Starch 59.66g 25%
Phosphorus 324mg 165mg 23%
Copper 0.078mg 0.255mg 20%
Folate 35µg 107µg 18%
Protein 5.9g 13.35g 15%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.45mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.35µg 12%
Fiber 1.5g 4.5g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 2.06g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.121mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.552mg 7%
Calories 258kcal 395kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.403mg 7%
Fats 0.8g 5.3g 7%
Magnesium 12mg 43mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.6µg 6%
Carbs 57.8g 71.98g 5%
Saturated fat 0.121g 1.203g 5%
Calcium 140mg 183mg 4%
Fructose 2.46g 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Potassium 93mg 196mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.071g 1.023g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Sodium 749mg 732mg 1%
Net carbs 56.3g 67.48g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.248mg 0.427mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.544mg 0%
Leucine 0.481mg 0.963mg 0%
Lysine 0.364mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.232mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.655mg 0%
Valine 0.354mg 0.6mg 0%
Histidine 0.131mg 0.296mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Bread crumbs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Angel food cake
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.082g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.