Pie crust vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pie crust and yellow cake
- Pie crust has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, yellow cake is richer in copper and phosphorus.
- Pie crust's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% more.
- Pie crust contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than yellow cake. Pie crust contains 0.392mg of Vitamin B1, while yellow cake contains 0.043mg.
- Yellow cake contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +288.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +811.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +194.5% |
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Carbs
~55.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +147.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.2% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 379kcal |
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| Protein | 6.9g | 3.16g |
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| Fats | 31.4g | 17.75g |
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| Net carbs | 52.1g | 53.86g |
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| Carbs | 52.1g | 55.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.03mg |
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| Sugar | 39.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.159mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 8.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 310mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 26IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 5.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.1µg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 22µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.313g |
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| Choline | 17.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.974g | 5.793g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.887g | 7.214g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 4.728g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.255mg |
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| Leucine | 0.476mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.121mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg |
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| Valine | 0.289mg |
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| Histidine | 0.146mg |
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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
24%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.181g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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