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Egg bread vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between egg bread and yellow cake?

  • Egg bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, iron, and choline, yet yellow cake is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Egg bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 44% more.
  • Egg bread has 10 times more vitamin B1 than yellow cake. While egg bread has 0.438mg of vitamin B1, yellow cake has only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in egg bread is lower.

We used Bread, egg and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types in this article.

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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 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
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 +190.6%
Contains more IronIron +49.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.159mg

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% 21% 5.2% 6% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
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 AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +918.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +506%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +377.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2688.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 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 +200.6%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%
Contains more FatsFats +195.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 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 -72.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg bread Yellow cake DV% diff.
Selenium 30.1µg 5.9µg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.043mg 33%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 4.5mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.093mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 0.8mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 4.728g 24%
Folate 105µg 22µg 21%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 25.1µg 20%
Saturated fat 1.593g 5.793g 19%
Fats 6g 17.75g 18%
Protein 9.5g 3.16g 13%
Iron 3.04mg 2.03mg 13%
Choline 84.3mg 17.4mg 12%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.222mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.302g 7.214g 12%
Cholesterol 51mg 16mg 12%
Vitamin A 63µg 7µg 6%
Calcium 93mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0mg 5%
Phosphorus 106mg 138mg 5%
Calories 287kcal 379kcal 5%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g 3%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.42mg 3%
Sodium 380mg 310mg 3%
Carbs 47.8g 55.36g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.165mg 2%
Potassium 115mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin D 16IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 45.5g 53.86g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.78g 39.22g N/A
Copper 0.162mg 0.159mg 0%
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0%
Valine 0.443mg 0%
Histidine 0.21mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 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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is better in case of low diet
Egg bread 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
39%
Egg bread
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg bread
Egg bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.