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White cake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between White cake and Yellow cake

  • White cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Yellow cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 29% more.
  • White cake contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. White cake contains 0.128mg of Vitamin B1, while Yellow cake contains 0.043mg.
  • White cake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.1%
~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 0.33% 2.5% 2.4% 6% 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 0% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +512.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +190%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.165mg

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
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 +39.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
Contains more FatsFats +72.3%
~equal in Water ~22.38g
~equal in Other ~1.35g

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
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 -32.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.7%

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 Yellow cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 356kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 4.4g 3.16g White cake
Fats 10.3g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg White cake
Net carbs 62.2g 53.86g White cake
Carbs 63.2g 55.36g White cake
Cholesterol 1mg 16mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU 6IU White cake
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 90mg 32mg White cake
Potassium 99mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.16mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 57.39g 39.22g Yellow cake
Fiber 1g 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.067mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 70mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 284mg 310mg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 26IU White cake
Vitamin A 12µg 7µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.277mg 0.222mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg 5.9µg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.043mg White cake
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.093mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 0.8mg White cake
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.165mg White cake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0mg White cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 31µg 22µg White cake
Trans Fat 1.313g White cake
Choline 6mg 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 5.793g White cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 4.728g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg White cake
Leucine 0.338mg White cake
Lysine 0.204mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg White cake
Valine 0.229mg White cake
Histidine 0.099mg White cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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White cake 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
13%
White cake
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White cake
White cake 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. 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.