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Yellow cake vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yellow cake and Dough different?

  • Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Dough is 56% higher.
  • Yellow cake contains 36 times more Vitamin K than Dough. While Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, Dough contains only 0.7µg.
  • Dough has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.5%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Manganese +159.9%
Contains more Selenium +384.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.152
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.5%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Manganese +159.9%
Contains more Selenium +384.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.152

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.
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Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +502.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +459.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +502.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +459.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +633.5%
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +633.5%
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1892.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +453%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1892.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +453%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +222.5%
Contains more Fructose +21.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +417.3%
Contains more Maltose +1661.9%
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +222.5%
Contains more Fructose +21.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +417.3%
Contains more Maltose +1661.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Dough Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 49.68g Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 10.75g Dough
Fats 17.75g 2.42g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 51.88g Yellow cake
Calories 379kcal 272kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.62g 0.51g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 32mg 52mg Dough
Iron 2.03mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 138mg 105mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 117mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 602mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.159mg 0.152mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 5.9µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 26IU 1IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.21mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 22µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 25.1µg 0.7µg Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.005g Dough
Saturated Fat 5.793g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 0.362g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 0.855g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 0.788g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.063g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Dough
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.264g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough 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.

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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