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French bread vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French bread and Marble cake?

  • French bread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 49% more.
  • French bread has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Marble cake. While French bread has 0.616mg of Vitamin B5, Marble cake has only 0.096mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in French bread is lower.

We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +138.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +312.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1042.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.135mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284%
Contains more FolateFolate +288.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +460%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.4%
Contains more WaterWater +564.8%
Contains more FatsFats +446.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
~equal in Other ~2.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1130.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +355.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French bread Marble cake
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Marble cake Opinion
Calories 319kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Protein 13g 3.4g French bread
Fats 2.14g 11.7g Marble cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 76.6g Marble cake
Carbs 61.93g 79.5g Marble cake
Magnesium 31mg 18mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 76mg Marble cake
Potassium 140mg 123mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 1.62mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g 35.71g French bread
Fiber 3.1g 2.9g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.135mg French bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.35mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 275mg Marble cake
Sodium 720mg 519mg Marble cake
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Marble cake
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.85mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.573mg 0.139mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 2.6µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.181mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.13mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 1.546mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.096mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.025mg French bread
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.8µg Marble cake
Folate 140µg 36µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 4.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 2.45g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 4.75g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 3.779g Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.049mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.105mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.127mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.22mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.133mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.049mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.158mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.164mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.065mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread Marble 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
36%
French bread
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.948g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.