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White bread vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between white bread and marble cake?

  • White bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while marble cake is higher in phosphorus.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • Marble cake has 6 times less vitamin B5 than white bread. White bread has 0.536mg of vitamin B5, while marble cake has 0.096mg.
  • White bread is lower in saturated fat.

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more IronIron +122.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +746.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.6%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Sodium ~519mg

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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more FolateFolate +208.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1074.8%
Contains more FatsFats +251.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +693%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Marble cake DV% diff.
Selenium 22µg 2.6µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.181mg 29%
Iron 3.61mg 1.62mg 25%
Phosphorus 98mg 275mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.546mg 20%
Folate 111µg 36µg 19%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.139mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.779g 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Fats 3.33g 11.7g 13%
Protein 8.85g 3.4g 11%
Carbs 49.42g 79.5g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 4.75g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.096mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.13mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.698g 2.45g 8%
Calories 266kcal 416kcal 8%
Calcium 144mg 76mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.025mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.85mg 4%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.35mg 4%
Copper 0.101mg 0.135mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.8µg 2%
Choline 14.6mg 4.5mg 2%
Sodium 490mg 519mg 1%
Fiber 2.7g 2.9g 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 76.6g N/A
Potassium 126mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g 35.71g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread Marble 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
33%
White bread
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.