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Cheesecake vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheesecake and Angel food cake

  • Cheesecake has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, however, Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 49% more than Angel food cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +174.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.4%
Contains more Copper +290%
Contains more Selenium +40.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 93
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +174.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.4%
Contains more Copper +290%
Contains more Selenium +40.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 93

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +352.8%
Contains more Folate +94.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +352.8%
Contains more Folate +94.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2712.5%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +126.7%
Contains more Other +155.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.9
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +2712.5%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +126.7%
Contains more Other +155.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12060.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12060.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 5.5g 5.9g Angel food cake
Fats 22.5g 0.8g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 321kcal 258kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Angel food cake
Fiber 0.4g 1.5g Angel food cake
Calcium 51mg 140mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.63mg 0.52mg Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Angel food cake
Phosphorus 93mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 90mg 93mg Angel food cake
Sodium 438mg 749mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.07mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.078mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.085mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg 7.3µg Angel food cake
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.102mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.883mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.198mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.031mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 35µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.06µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.075mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.222mg 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.481mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.364mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.334mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.314mg 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.131mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 0.121g Angel food cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 0.071g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.367g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Angel food 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
17%
Cheesecake
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.