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Multigrain bread vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Multigrain bread and Yellow cake?

  • Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 86% higher.
  • Multigrain bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +34%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +340.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +506.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.1%

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +465.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +449.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +218.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1573.3%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +359.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71.1%
Contains more FatsFats +285.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
33% 41% 27%
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 -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +773.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 76% 3%
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 GlucoseGlucose +42.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +330.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +766.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0.59g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Multigrain bread Yellow cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Multigrain bread Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 288kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 14.52g 3.16g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 39.01g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 47.11g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 85mg 20mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 32mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 187mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 2.03mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 39.22g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 1.5g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.159mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 0.42mg Multigrain bread
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 247mg 138mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 0IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.4mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 2.201mg 0.222mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 5.9µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.043mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.093mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 0.8mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.165mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 70µg 22µg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0g 1.313g Multigrain bread
Choline 28.8mg 17.4mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 5.793g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 4.728g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 2.67g 0.62g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain bread Yellow 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
26%
Multigrain bread
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.845g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients
  2. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.