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Angel food cake vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Angel food cake and Rye bread?

  • Angel food cake is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Rye bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Angel food cake has 3 times more Phosphorus than Rye bread. Angel food cake has 324mg of Phosphorus, while Rye bread has 125mg.

We used Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Bread, rye 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.
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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.5%
Contains more IronIron +444.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1528.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +869.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +323.3%

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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
~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
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.1%
Contains more FatsFats +312.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13%

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
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1746.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.7%

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 Rye bread
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 Rye bread Opinion
Calories 258kcal 259kcal Rye bread
Protein 5.9g 8.5g Rye bread
Fats 0.8g 3.3g Rye bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Net carbs 56.3g 42.5g Angel food cake
Carbs 57.8g 48.3g Angel food cake
Magnesium 12mg 40mg Rye bread
Calcium 140mg 73mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 166mg Rye bread
Iron 0.52mg 2.83mg Rye bread
Sugar 3.85g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Rye bread
Copper 0.078mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Zinc 0.07mg 1.14mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 324mg 125mg Angel food cake
Sodium 749mg 603mg Rye bread
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 0.33mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.085mg 0.824mg Rye bread
Selenium 7.3µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.434mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.335mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 3.805mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.44mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.075mg Rye bread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 1.2µg Rye bread
Folate 35µg 110µg Rye bread
Choline 14.6mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 0.121g 0.626g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 1.311g Rye bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 0.799g Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.248mg 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.481mg 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.364mg 0.233mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.139mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.354mg 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.131mg 0.182mg Rye bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Rye bread
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
31%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye bread
Rye bread contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.