Egg white vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between egg whites and yellow cake
- Egg whites have more vitamin B2 and selenium; however, yellow cake has more vitamin E, iron, vitamin K, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for yellow cake is 30% higher.
- Yellow cake has 5 times less vitamin B2 than egg whites. Egg whites have 0.439mg of vitamin B2, while yellow cake has 0.093mg.
- Egg whites are lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 less SodiumSodium | -46.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +239% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2437.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +591.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +820% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1918.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +372% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +661.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1481.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +291.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10341.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7483.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.34 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
8.55 g
Sucrose:
36.51 g
Glucose:
1.29 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0.59 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +52057.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +279.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +785.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +742.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +200% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.728g | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 4.5mg | 30% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 17.75g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg | 0.093mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 5.793g | 26% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 5.9µg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 2.03mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 25.1µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 7.214g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 138mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 55.36g | 18% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 379kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.159mg | 15% |
| Protein | 10.9g | 3.16g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.222mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 310mg | 6% |
| Folate | 4µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 17.4mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 187mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 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 |
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellow cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellow cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.793g)