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Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) and Yellow cake

  • Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Yellow cake is richer in Copper, and Selenium.
  • Yellow cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% higher.
  • Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. While Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) has 0.289mg of Vitamin B1, Yellow cake has only 0.043mg.
  • Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.8% 13% 75% 19% 8.2% 127% 34% 39% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136%
~equal in Iron ~2.03mg

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% 72% 41% 45% 12% 4.2% 0% 0% 52% 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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 80% 6% 3%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 8.4 g
Carbs: 79.6 g
Water: 6 g
Other: 3 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 CarbsCarbs +43.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +111.3%
Contains more WaterWater +273%
~equal in Protein ~3.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.251 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.183 g
33% 41% 27%
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 -78.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) Yellow cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 397kcal 379kcal Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Protein 3g 3.16g Yellow cake
Fats 8.4g 17.75g Yellow cake
Net carbs 79.6g 53.86g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Carbs 79.6g 55.36g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 26mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 149mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.99mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.057mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.3mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 296mg 138mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Sodium 260mg 310mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Vitamin A 0IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.3mg 0.222mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Selenium 2.5µg 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.043mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.093mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Vitamin B3 2.395mg 0.8mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Vitamin B5 0.196mg 0.165mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 69µg 22µg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Trans Fat 1.313g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 1.251g 5.793g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.48g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.183g 4.728g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.044mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Threonine 0.084mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Isoleucine 0.115mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Leucine 0.206mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Lysine 0.105mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Methionine 0.051mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Valine 0.133mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Histidine 0.062mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) Yellow cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
17%
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172705/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.