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.
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% |
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 | +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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 30% | |
Phosphorus | 296mg | 138mg | 23% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.043mg | 21% |
Saturated fat | 1.251g | 5.793g | 21% |
Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 21% | |
Fats | 8.4g | 17.75g | 14% |
Folate | 69µg | 22µg | 12% |
Copper | 0.057mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.395mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.183g | 4.728g | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.48g | 7.214g | 9% |
Carbs | 79.6g | 55.36g | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 5.9µg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.222mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 20mg | 2% |
Sodium | 260mg | 310mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.018mg | 0mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.196mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
Calories | 397kcal | 379kcal | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
Potassium | 149mg | 187mg | 1% |
Calcium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Protein | 3g | 3.16g | 0% |
Net carbs | 79.6g | 53.86g | N/A |
Iron | 1.99mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
Sugar | 39.22g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.062mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3 g
Fats:
8.4 g
Carbs:
79.6 g
Water:
6 g
Other:
3 g
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% |
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Protein
~3.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.251 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.183 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 | -78.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.5% |