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Bread sticks vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bread sticks and Yellow cake

  • Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily Selenium needs 57% more than Yellow cake.
  • Bread sticks have 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. Bread sticks have 0.589mg of Vitamin B1, while Yellow cake has 0.043mg.
  • Yellow cake is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread sticks, plain and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +150.9%
Contains more Selenium +535.6%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +150.9%
Contains more Selenium +535.6%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1040.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1040.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +279.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Contains more Fats +86.8%
Contains more Water +266.9%
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +279.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Contains more Fats +86.8%
Contains more Water +266.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 53.86g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 3.16g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 68.4g 55.36g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 379kcal Bread sticks
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 1.26g 39.22g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 1.5g Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 32mg Yellow cake
Iron 4.28mg 2.03mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 124mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 713mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.88mg 0.42mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.159mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.222mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 5.9µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 1.01mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.043mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.093mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 0.8mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.165mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0mg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 22µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 1.313g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 5.793g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Yellow cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Bread sticks
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.383g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/nutrients
  2. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.