Angel food cake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between angel food cake and yellow cake?
- Angel food cake is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium, yet yellow cake is richer in iron, copper, and manganese.
- Angel food cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 31% higher.
- Angel food cake has 4 times more calcium than yellow cake. Angel food cake has 140mg of calcium, while yellow cake has 32mg.
- Yellow cake contains less sodium.
We used Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 | +337.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +161.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +137.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +428% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2118.8% |
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Carbs
~55.36g
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
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10060.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1188.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.093mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 4.728g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 324mg | 138mg | 27% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 17.75g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.121g | 5.793g | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.03mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 310mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.071g | 7.214g | 18% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.159mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.222mg | 6% |
| Calories | 258kcal | 379kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.043mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 3.16g | 5% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 35µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 187mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 57.8g | 55.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 56.3g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 39.22g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.672g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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