Marble cake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Marble cake and Yellow cake?
- Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Iron.
- Yellow cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 24% more.
- Marble cake has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. While Marble cake has 0.181mg of Vitamin B1, Yellow cake has only 0.043mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Yellow cake is lower.
We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +320.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +796.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +286.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.4 g
Fats:
11.7 g
Carbs:
79.5 g
Water:
3.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +621.9% |
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Protein
~3.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.779 g
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 | -57.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 416kcal | 379kcal |
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| Protein | 3.4g | 3.16g |
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| Fats | 11.7g | 17.75g |
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| Net carbs | 76.6g | 53.86g |
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| Carbs | 79.5g | 55.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 1.62mg | 2.03mg |
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| Sugar | 35.71g | 39.22g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.159mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 8.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 275mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 519mg | 310mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 26IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.139mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.546mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.096mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 25.1µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 22µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.313g |
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| Choline | 4.5mg | 17.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.45g | 5.793g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.75g | 7.214g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.779g | 4.728g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.105mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.127mg |
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| Leucine | 0.22mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.158mg |
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| Valine | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.065mg |
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| Fructose | 0.62g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marble cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.