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Yellow cake vs. Egg bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yellow cake and egg bread?

  • Yellow cake is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K, yet egg bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, iron, and choline.
  • Egg bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 44% more.
  • Yellow cake has 28 times more vitamin K than egg bread. While yellow cake has 25.1µg of vitamin K, egg bread has only 0.9µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in egg bread is lower.

We used Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Bread, egg types 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.
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 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.6%
Contains more IronIron +49.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Copper ~0.162mg

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% 21% 5.2% 6% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2688.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +918.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +506%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +377.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +384.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +195.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.6%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%

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
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.5%

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 Egg bread
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 Yellow cake Egg bread DV% diff.
Selenium 5.9µg 30.1µg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.438mg 33%
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.26mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.436mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 4.848mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.106g 24%
Folate 22µg 105µg 21%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 0.9µg 20%
Saturated fat 5.793g 1.593g 19%
Fats 17.75g 6g 18%
Protein 3.16g 9.5g 13%
Iron 2.03mg 3.04mg 13%
Choline 17.4mg 84.3mg 12%
Manganese 0.222mg 0.5mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.214g 2.302g 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 51mg 12%
Vitamin A 7µg 63µg 6%
Calcium 32mg 93mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.064mg 5%
Phosphorus 138mg 106mg 5%
Calories 379kcal 287kcal 5%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.79mg 3%
Sodium 310mg 380mg 3%
Carbs 55.36g 47.8g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.282mg 2%
Potassium 187mg 115mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 16IU 1%
Net carbs 53.86g 45.5g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 39.22g 1.78g N/A
Copper 0.159mg 0.162mg 0%
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0%
Valine 0.443mg 0%
Histidine 0.21mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.012g 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 Egg bread
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
39%
Egg bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
57%
Egg bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg bread
Egg bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread 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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.