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Yellow cake vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yellow cake and Pan dulce

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Pan dulce is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily Selenium needs 37% more than Yellow cake.
  • Pan dulce contains 16 times less Vitamin K than Yellow cake. Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, while Pan dulce contains 1.6µg.
  • Pan dulce has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.

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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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.8%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.1%

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 4% 1.4% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1451.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1468.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +390.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.2%

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
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.1%
~equal in Carbs ~56.38g
~equal in Water ~21.54g

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
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.3%

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
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +845.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +342.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +177.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +553.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +381%
~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 Pan dulce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Pan dulce Opinion
Calories 379kcal 367kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 17.75g 11.58g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Net carbs 53.86g 54.08g Pan dulce
Carbs 55.36g 56.38g Pan dulce
Cholesterol 16mg 30mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Pan dulce
Calcium 32mg 86mg Pan dulce
Potassium 187mg 103mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 2.87mg Pan dulce
Sugar 39.22g 12.5g Pan dulce
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Pan dulce
Copper 0.159mg 0.121mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.84mg Pan dulce
Starch 8.55g 37.8g Pan dulce
Phosphorus 138mg 94mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 228mg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 26IU 23IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 7µg 5µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.29mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.46mg Pan dulce
Selenium 5.9µg 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.377mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.23mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 3.463mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 25.1µg 1.6µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 108µg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 1.313g 1.103g Pan dulce
Choline 17.4mg 29.1mg Pan dulce
Saturated Fat 5.793g 2.183g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 3.499g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.53g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g 4.05g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.066g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 1.21g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Pan dulce
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
30%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.61g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/nutrients

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

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