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

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Differences between yellow cake and potato bread

  • Yellow cake is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K; however, potato bread is richer in phosphorus, folate, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 33% higher.
  • Potato 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, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61%

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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +857.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +472.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~18.4mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +467.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.6%
Contains more WaterWater +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +177.8%

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 Potato 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 Potato bread Opinion
Calories 379kcal 266kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 17.75g 3.13g Yellow cake
Net carbs 53.86g 40.77g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 47.07g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 6IU 2IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Potato bread
Calcium 32mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 187mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 2.03mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Sugar 39.22g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 1.5g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.159mg 0.094mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 310mg 375mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 7µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.47mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 5.9µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 25.1µg 6.8µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 126µg Potato bread
Trans Fat 1.313g 0g Potato bread
Choline 17.4mg 18.4mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 5.793g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 0g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 0g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
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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Yellow cake Potato 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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.793g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.