Yellow cake vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Yellow cake and Wafer?
- Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, yet Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 34% more.
- Yellow cake has 10 times more Vitamin K than Wafer. While Yellow cake has 25.1µg of Vitamin K, Wafer has only 2.4µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Yellow cake is lower.
We used Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Cookies, chocolate wafers types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -46.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +165% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +945.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +372.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +397.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +48.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 379kcal | 433kcal |
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| Protein | 3.16g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 17.75g | 14.2g |
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| Net carbs | 53.86g | 69.3g |
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| Carbs | 55.36g | 72.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 16mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 4.01mg |
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| Sugar | 39.22g | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.463mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.09mg |
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| Starch | 8.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 310mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 26IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.696mg |
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| Selenium | 5.9µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 2.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.313g |
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| Choline | 17.4mg | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.793g | 4.241g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.214g | 4.865g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 4.153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.22mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.261mg |
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| Leucine | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg |
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| Valine | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg |
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| Fructose | 0.62g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.552g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer 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.