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

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What are the main differences between Yellow cake and Multigrain bread?

  • Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, yet Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 86% higher.
  • Yellow cake has 17 times more Vitamin K than Multigrain bread. Yellow cake has 25.1µg of Vitamin K, while Multigrain bread has 1.5µg.
  • Multigrain bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) types in this comparison.

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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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +34%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +340.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +506.8%

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 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% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1573.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +465.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +449.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +218.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +285.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +359.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71.1%

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +773.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +330.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +766.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0.62g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Multigrain bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Multigrain bread Opinion
Calories 379kcal 288kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 17.75g 4.6g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 53.86g 39.01g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 47.11g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 32mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 187mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.03mg 2.72mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 39.22g 6.94g Multigrain bread
Fiber 1.5g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.159mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.42mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 310mg 414mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.4mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 5.9µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.243mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.142mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 25.1µg 1.5µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 70µg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 1.313g 0g Multigrain bread
Choline 17.4mg 28.8mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 5.793g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 0.826g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 2.035g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 0.62g 2.67g Multigrain bread
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 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Multigrain 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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.845g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.