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Popovers vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Popovers and Angel food cake

  • Popovers are higher in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Popovers covers your daily Selenium needs 55% more than Angel food cake.
  • Popovers contain 9 times more Manganese than Angel food cake. While Popovers contain 0.741mg of Manganese, Angel food cake contains only 0.085mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more IronIron +471.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1157.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +771.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +415.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.3%
~equal in Potassium ~93mg

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% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
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% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.3%
Contains more FatsFats +437.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.8%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more WaterWater +183.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2694.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Angel food cake Opinion
Calories 371kcal 258kcal Popovers
Protein 10.4g 5.9g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 0.8g Popovers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Net carbs 71g 56.3g Popovers
Carbs 71g 57.8g Popovers
Magnesium 25mg 12mg Popovers
Calcium 32mg 140mg Angel food cake
Potassium 100mg 93mg Popovers
Iron 2.97mg 0.52mg Popovers
Fiber 1.5g Angel food cake
Copper 0.171mg 0.078mg Popovers
Zinc 0.88mg 0.07mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 324mg Angel food cake
Sodium 906mg 749mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.741mg 0.085mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 7.3µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.102mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 0.883mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.198mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.031mg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg Popovers
Folate 145µg 35µg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 0.071g Popovers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 0.367g Popovers
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.075mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.248mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.312mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.481mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.191mg 0.183mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.334mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.354mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.131mg Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popovers Angel food 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
28%
Popovers
16%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.