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, carbs, and vitamin B2; however, yellow cake is richer in fats, 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 30% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.474g | 30% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 3.999g | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 138mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.043mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 21% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.251g | 5.793g | 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% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5.9µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.222mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Calories | 397kcal | 379kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 6 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 187mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.196mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Protein | 3g | 3.16g | 0% |
| Weight per 100 calories | 25g | 26g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.3 | 2.1 | N/A |
| 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-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 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 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% |

