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

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Differences between Yellow cake and Pita bread

  • Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Pita bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Pita bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% higher.
  • Yellow cake has 126 times more Vitamin K than Pita bread. While Yellow cake has 25.1µg of Vitamin K, Pita bread has only 0.2µg.
  • Pita bread has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Bread, pita, white, enriched.

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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 +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +359.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.168
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 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +359.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.168

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1293%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +479%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +386.4%
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 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1293%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +479%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +386.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1379.2%
Contains more Protein +188%
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Equal in Carbs - 55.7
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% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +1379.2%
Contains more Protein +188%
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Equal in Carbs - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6770.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6770.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

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 Pita bread
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 Pita bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 53.5g Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 9.1g Pita bread
Fats 17.75g 1.2g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 55.7g Pita bread
Calories 379kcal 275kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 1.3g Pita bread
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Pita bread
Calcium 32mg 86mg Pita bread
Iron 2.03mg 2.62mg Pita bread
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 138mg 97mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 120mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 536mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.84mg Pita bread
Copper 0.159mg 0.168mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.222mg 0.481mg Pita bread
Selenium 5.9µg 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 26IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.3mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.327mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.397mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Pita bread
Folate 22µg 107µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 25.1µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Pita bread
Trans Fat 1.313g Pita bread
Saturated Fat 5.793g 0.166g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 0.105g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 0.535g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

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Yellow cake Pita bread
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
36%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.627g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread 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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.