White bread vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between white bread and white cake
- White cake contains less vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, manganese, vitamin B5, and fiber than white bread.
- White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
- White cake contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than white bread. White bread contains 4.78mg of vitamin B3, while white cake contains 1.063mg.
- The amount of sodium in white cake is lower.
- White cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white cake is 42, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +349.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +258.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +516.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.128mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 1.16mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 1.063mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 10.7µg | 21% |
| Folate | 111µg | 31µg | 20% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 3.897g | 15% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 10.3g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.277mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 284mg | 9% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 4.4g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 3.692g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.167mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1g | 7% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 356kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 63.2g | 5% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 2.162g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.189mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.33mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.199g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.