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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 cover 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Selenium 37.6µg 7.3µg 55%
Phosphorus 100mg 324mg 32%
Iron 2.97mg 0.52mg 31%
Manganese 0.741mg 0.085mg 29%
Folate 145µg 35µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.102mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.491mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 0.883mg 16%
Calcium 32mg 140mg 11%
Copper 0.171mg 0.078mg 10%
Protein 10.4g 5.9g 9%
Sodium 906mg 749mg 7%
Zinc 0.88mg 0.07mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.198mg 6%
Calories 371kcal 258kcal 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Fats 4.3g 0.8g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.984g 0.071g 5%
Saturated fat 0.983g 0.121g 4%
Carbs 71g 57.8g 4%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 0.367g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.031mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 71g 56.3g N/A
Potassium 100mg 93mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.248mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.312mg 0%
Leucine 0.747mg 0.481mg 0%
Lysine 0.249mg 0.364mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.334mg 0%
Valine 0.458mg 0.354mg 0%
Histidine 0.229mg 0.131mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.