Yellow cake vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between yellow cake and white cake
- Yellow cake has more vitamin E, vitamin K, iron, copper, and phosphorus; however, white cake is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Yellow cake's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 29% more.
- Yellow cake contains 6 times more vitamin K than white cake. Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of vitamin K, while white cake contains 4.1µg.
- White cake contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +3650% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +512.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.9% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.2% |
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Water
~20.7g
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Other
~1.4g
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
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 0.12mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 4.1µg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 2.162g | 17% |
| Fats | 17.75g | 10.3g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.16mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.067mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.214g | 3.692g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.793g | 3.897g | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 10.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.189mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.128mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 55.36g | 63.2g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.277mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 1.063mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1g | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 31µg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.16g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Calories | 379kcal | 356kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.86g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 8IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 39.22g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| 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 |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)