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

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What are the main differences between marble cake and white bread?

  • Marble cake is richer in phosphorus, while white bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • White bread has 4 times less saturated fat than marble cake. Marble cake has 2.45g of saturated fat, while white bread has 0.698g.

We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types in this comparison.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more IronIron +122.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +746.2%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg
~equal in Sodium ~490mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more FolateFolate +208.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +251.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1074.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +693%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake White bread DV% diff.
Selenium 2.6µg 22µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.533mg 29%
Iron 1.62mg 3.61mg 25%
Phosphorus 275mg 98mg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 4.78mg 20%
Folate 36µg 111µg 19%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.536mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 1.602g 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Fats 11.7g 3.33g 13%
Protein 3.4g 8.85g 11%
Carbs 79.5g 49.42g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 0.599g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.536mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.243mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.45g 0.698g 8%
Calories 416kcal 266kcal 8%
Calcium 76mg 144mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.087mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.22mg 4%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.74mg 4%
Copper 0.135mg 0.101mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.2µg 2%
Choline 4.5mg 14.6mg 2%
Sodium 519mg 490mg 1%
Fiber 2.9g 2.7g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 76.6g 46.72g N/A
Potassium 123mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake White bread
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
13%
Marble cake
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.