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Pan dulce vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pan dulce and yellow cake

  • Pan dulce has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and manganese; however, yellow cake is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily selenium needs 37% more than yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake contains 9 times less Vitamin B1 than pan dulce. Pan dulce contains 0.377mg of Vitamin B1, while yellow cake contains 0.043mg.
  • Pan dulce has less saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
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 +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.8%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.8%

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 4% 1.4% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 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 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +390.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1451.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1468.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 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 +198.1%
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g
~equal in Water ~22.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 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 -62.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 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 StarchStarch +342.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +177.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +553.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +381%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +845.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Pan dulce Yellow cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pan dulce Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 367kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 9.42g 3.16g Pan dulce
Fats 11.58g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pan dulce
Net carbs 54.08g 53.86g Pan dulce
Carbs 56.38g 55.36g Pan dulce
Cholesterol 30mg 16mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Pan dulce
Calcium 86mg 32mg Pan dulce
Potassium 103mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.87mg 2.03mg Pan dulce
Sugar 12.5g 39.22g Pan dulce
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Pan dulce
Copper 0.121mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.84mg 0.42mg Pan dulce
Starch 37.8g 8.55g Pan dulce
Phosphorus 94mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 228mg 310mg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 23IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 5µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.29mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.46mg 0.222mg Pan dulce
Selenium 26.2µg 5.9µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.043mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.093mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 0.8mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.165mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 1.6µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 108µg 22µg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 1.103g 1.313g Pan dulce
Choline 29.1mg 17.4mg Pan dulce
Saturated Fat 2.183g 5.793g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.499g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 4.728g Yellow cake
Fructose 4.05g 0.62g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce 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
30%
Pan dulce
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.61g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.

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