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White cake vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white cake and french toast

  • White cake contains less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B1 than french toast.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 38% higher.
  • 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 french toast is 67.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more ZincZinc +103%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.9%

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% 4% 2.4% 3% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +416.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more WaterWater +164.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
~equal in Fats ~10.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 38% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White cake French toast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 White cake French toast DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1mg 116mg 38%
Selenium 10.7µg 20.1µg 17%
Carbs 63.2g 25g 13%
Vitamin A 12µg 124µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.31µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.321mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.549mg 8%
Sodium 284mg 479mg 8%
Phosphorus 70mg 117mg 7%
Protein 4.4g 7.7g 7%
Calories 356kcal 229kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.204mg 6%
Iron 1.16mg 1.67mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.897g 2.723g 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 1.628mg 4%
Manganese 0.277mg 0.188mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 2.594g 3%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.67mg 3%
Folate 31µg 43µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.074mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.692g 4.524g 2%
Magnesium 12mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Fats 10.3g 10.8g 1%
Calcium 90mg 100mg 1%
Potassium 99mg 134mg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Copper 0.067mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 62.2g 25g N/A
Sugar 57.39g N/A
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.338mg 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.204mg 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.229mg 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White cake French toast
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
13%
White cake
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.174g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French toast
French toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast
French toast 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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/nutrients
  2. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.