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

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How are French bread and Pineapple cake different?

  • French bread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12714% higher.
  • French bread contains 5 times more Folate than Pineapple cake. While French bread contains 140µg of Folate, Pineapple cake contains only 26µg.
  • Pineapple cake has less Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more IronIron +161.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.7%

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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35731.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +271.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +45%
Contains more FatsFats +465.4%
Contains more WaterWater +56.7%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1245.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.4%

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 Pineapple cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 French bread Pineapple cake Opinion
Calories 319kcal 319kcal
Protein 13g 3.5g French bread
Fats 2.14g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 58.83g 49.7g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 50.5g French bread
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg French bread
Magnesium 31mg 13mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 140mg 112mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 1.48mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g Pineapple cake
Fiber 3.1g 0.8g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.087mg French bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.31mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 82mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 0IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.35mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 9.4µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.156mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 1.19mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.202mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.034mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 140µg 26µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 2.915g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 3.282g Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.043mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.117mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.147mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.264mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.143mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.074mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.173mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.167mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.081mg French bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
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 Pineapple cake
Low Calories diet Equal
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.413g)
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 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
  2. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.