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

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Summary of differences between Yellow cake and Potato flour

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Potato flour covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 59% more than Yellow cake.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato flour is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Potato flour.

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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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more IronIron +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +436.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +435.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41%

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +127%
~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
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more FatsFats +5120.6%
Contains more WaterWater +243.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.1%
Contains more OtherOther +132.6%

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
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90075%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3052%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%

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 flour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Potato flour Opinion
Calories 379kcal 357kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 17.75g 0.34g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 53.86g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 55.36g 83.1g Potato flour
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Potato flour
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 65mg Potato flour
Calcium 32mg 65mg Potato flour
Potassium 187mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 2.03mg 1.38mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 3.52g Potato flour
Fiber 1.5g 5.9g Potato flour
Copper 0.159mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.42mg 0.54mg Potato flour
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 168mg Potato flour
Sodium 310mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 26IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.25mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.313mg Potato flour
Selenium 5.9µg 1.1µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.051mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 25.1µg 0µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 25µg Potato flour
Trans Fat 1.313g 0g Potato flour
Choline 17.4mg 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 5.793g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 0.008g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 0.15g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
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 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 Potato flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.