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Sweet roll vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sweet roll and yellow cake?

  • Sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B3, yet yellow cake is richer in vitamin K, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Sweet roll's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 23% higher.
  • Sweet roll has 4 times more cholesterol than yellow cake. Sweet roll has 66mg of cholesterol, while yellow cake has 16mg.

We used Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types in this comparison.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.6%
~equal in Sodium ~310mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +653.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +470.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 +96.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%
~equal in Fats ~17.75g
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g
~equal in Water ~22.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 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 -46.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet roll 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 Sweet roll Yellow cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.043mg 23%
Selenium 17µg 5.9µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 4.728g 18%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 25.1µg 17%
Cholesterol 66mg 16mg 17%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 4.5mg 17%
Folate 72µg 22µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.093mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.079g 5.793g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 0.8mg 10%
Phosphorus 76mg 138mg 9%
Copper 0.088mg 0.159mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0mg 8%
Protein 6.2g 3.16g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 7.214g 6%
Vitamin A 62µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 2.03mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.165mg 5%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Calcium 72mg 32mg 4%
Fiber 2.4g 1.5g 4%
Choline 41.3mg 17.4mg 4%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.222mg 3%
Fats 16.4g 17.75g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 111mg 187mg 2%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.42mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Carbs 50.9g 55.36g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calories 372kcal 379kcal 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 53.86g N/A
Sugar 31.73g 39.22g N/A
Sodium 304mg 310mg 0%
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
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 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.714g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll 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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.