Angel food cake vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between angel food cake and french bread?
- Angel food cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet french bread is richer in iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and zinc.
- French bread's daily need coverage for iron is 42% higher.
- Angel food cake has 3 times more calcium than french bread. Angel food cake has 140mg of calcium, while french bread has 47mg.
- Angel food cake has a lower glycemic index than french bread.
We used Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +197.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +158.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +644.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +574.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +306.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +509.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~61.93g
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Other
~2.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +443.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 3.87mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 29.7µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 324mg | 126mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 5.38mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.427mg | 27% |
| Folate | 35µg | 140µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.573mg | 21% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 13g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.37mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.05mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 47mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.616mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 0.83g | 3% |
| Calories | 258kcal | 319kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 2.14g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.121g | 0.502g | 2% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 720mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.071g | 0.386g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 57.8g | 61.93g | 1% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.3g | 58.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.59g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.543mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French bread contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 ($)