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

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Differences between potato bread and yellow cake

  • Potato bread is higher in phosphorus, folate, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, yellow cake is richer in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 33% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, potato 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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.03mg

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +857.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +269.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~17.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +295.6%
Contains more WaterWater +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +177.8%
Contains more FatsFats +467.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Potato bread Yellow cake DV% diff.
Phosphorus 369mg 138mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.728g 32%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 4.5mg 27%
Saturated fat 0g 5.793g 26%
Folate 126µg 22µg 26%
Fats 3.13g 17.75g 22%
Fiber 6.3g 1.5g 19%
Protein 12.5g 3.16g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.214g 18%
Potassium 718mg 187mg 16%
Calcium 188mg 32mg 16%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 25.1µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.165mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.043mg 12%
Zinc 1.44mg 0.42mg 9%
Selenium 9.5µg 5.9µg 7%
Copper 0.094mg 0.159mg 7%
Calories 266kcal 379kcal 6%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg 5%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 0.8mg 3%
Iron 2.25mg 2.03mg 3%
Sodium 375mg 310mg 3%
Carbs 47.07g 55.36g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 7µg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 20mg 2%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.222mg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.093mg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 53.86g N/A
Sugar 9.38g 39.22g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.313g N/A
Choline 18.4mg 17.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato 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
27%
Potato bread
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.793g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.