Yellow cake vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yellow cake and white bread different?
- Yellow cake is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K; however, white bread is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for white bread is 41% higher.
- Yellow cake contains 126 times more vitamin K than white bread. While yellow cake contains 25.1µg of vitamin K, white bread contains only 0.2µg.
- White bread has less saturated fat.
Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) are the varieties used 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +48.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +272.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1945.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +497.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +224.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +404.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.533mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 22µg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 0.22mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 4.78mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 5.793g | 0.698g | 23% |
| Fats | 17.75g | 3.33g | 22% |
| Folate | 22µg | 111µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 1.602g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 0.2µg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 3.61mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.214g | 0.599g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.536mg | 14% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 37.17g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.243mg | 12% |
| Protein | 3.16g | 8.85g | 11% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 144mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 490mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.087mg | 7% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 266kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.101mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 2.43g | 2% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 126mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 55.36g | 49.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.86g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 39.22g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | N/A |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +433% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1104.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
8.55 g
Sucrose:
36.51 g
Glucose:
1.29 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0.59 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +334.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +21.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +291.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +695.2% |
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Galactose
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