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Yellow cake vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yellow cake and sweet roll?

  • Yellow cake is richer in vitamin K, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Sweet roll's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 23% higher.
  • Yellow cake has 6 times more vitamin K than sweet roll. Yellow cake has 25.1µg of vitamin K, while sweet roll has 4.4µg.
  • Sweet roll contains less saturated fat.

We used Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.1%
~equal in Sodium ~304mg

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% 2.3% 90% 3% 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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +470.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +653.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.4%

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.2%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%
~equal in Fats ~16.4g
~equal in Carbs ~50.9g

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%

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 Sweet roll
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 Sweet roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.324mg 23%
Selenium 5.9µg 17µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 7.473g 18%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 4.4µg 17%
Cholesterol 16mg 66mg 17%
Vitamin E 4.5mg 1.99mg 17%
Folate 22µg 72µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.265mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.793g 3.079g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 2.384mg 10%
Phosphorus 138mg 76mg 9%
Copper 0.159mg 0.088mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.107mg 8%
Protein 3.16g 6.2g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.214g 4.797g 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 62µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Iron 2.03mg 1.6mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.406mg 5%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Calcium 32mg 72mg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 2.4g 4%
Choline 17.4mg 41.3mg 4%
Manganese 0.222mg 0.3mg 3%
Fats 17.75g 16.4g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 187mg 111mg 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.59mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Carbs 55.36g 50.9g 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calories 379kcal 372kcal 0%
Net carbs 53.86g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 39.22g 31.73g N/A
Sodium 310mg 304mg 0%
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.714g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll 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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.