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Yellow cake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yellow cake and coffeecake

  • Yellow cake has more iron, copper, and phosphorus, while coffeecake has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 23% more than yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake contains 3 times more iron than coffeecake. While yellow cake contains 2.03mg of iron, coffeecake contains only 0.64mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in yellow cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +217.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.4%
~equal in Sodium ~339mg

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% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.5%
Contains more WaterWater +43.9%
~equal in Other ~1.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.391g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.129g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Coffeecake DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30%
Cholesterol 16mg 85mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.645g 21%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 21%
Iron 2.03mg 0.64mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Selenium 5.9µg 13.3µg 13%
Copper 0.159mg 0.052mg 12%
Vitamin A 7µg 86µg 9%
Protein 3.16g 7g 8%
Phosphorus 138mg 101mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.105mg 5%
Folate 22µg 39µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.058mg 4%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Carbs 55.36g 44.3g 4%
Fats 17.75g 15.2g 4%
Potassium 187mg 289mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 59mg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Saturated fat 5.793g 5.391g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.125mg 2%
Calories 379kcal 339kcal 2%
Manganese 0.222mg 0.172mg 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.59mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 1g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.682mg 1%
Sodium 310mg 339mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 53.86g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 39.22g N/A
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 7.214g 7.129g 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g 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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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Coffeecake
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
19%
Yellow cake
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.402g)
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.
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.

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.