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Coffeecake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coffeecake and yellow cake

  • Coffeecake has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B1, while yellow cake has more iron, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 23% more than yellow cake.
  • The amount of cholesterol in yellow cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 CalciumCalcium +84.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +217.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%
~equal in Sodium ~310mg

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 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% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 ProteinProtein +121.5%
Contains more WaterWater +43.9%
Contains more FatsFats +16.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
~equal in Other ~1.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.793g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.214g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Yellow cake DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30%
Cholesterol 85mg 16mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 4.728g 21%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 21%
Iron 0.64mg 2.03mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Selenium 13.3µg 5.9µg 13%
Copper 0.052mg 0.159mg 12%
Vitamin A 86µg 7µg 9%
Protein 7g 3.16g 8%
Phosphorus 101mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.165mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.043mg 5%
Folate 39µg 22µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0mg 4%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Carbs 44.3g 55.36g 4%
Fats 15.2g 17.75g 4%
Potassium 289mg 187mg 3%
Calcium 59mg 32mg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Saturated fat 5.391g 5.793g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.093mg 2%
Calories 339kcal 379kcal 2%
Manganese 0.172mg 0.222mg 2%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.42mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.5g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 0.8mg 1%
Sodium 339mg 310mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 53.86g N/A
Sugar 39.22g N/A
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 7.214g 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake Yellow cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Coffeecake
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.

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