Carrot cake vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Carrot cake and Apple pie
- Apple pie has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Carrot cake covers your daily Phosphorus needs 32% more than Apple pie.
- Apple pie contains 17 times less Folate than Carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 67µg of Folate, while Apple pie contains 4µg.
- Apple pie has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched 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.
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Calcium
+1463.6%
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Iron
+48.8%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+929.2%
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Potassium
+160%
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Zinc
+25%
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Manganese
+190.1%
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Sodium
-53.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.046
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Calcium
+1463.6%
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Iron
+48.8%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+929.2%
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Potassium
+160%
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Zinc
+25%
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Manganese
+190.1%
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-53.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.046
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.
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Vitamin A
+1456.5%
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Vitamin B1
+97.8%
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Vitamin B3
+96.3%
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Vitamin B5
+147.1%
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Vitamin B6
+107.9%
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Folate
+1575%
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Vitamin B12
+300%
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Vitamin C
+166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
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Vitamin A
+1456.5%
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Vitamin B1
+97.8%
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Vitamin B3
+96.3%
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Vitamin B5
+147.1%
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Vitamin B6
+107.9%
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Folate
+1575%
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Vitamin B12
+300%
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Vitamin C
+166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+168.4%
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Carbs
+132.9%
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+155.6%
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Fats
+12.2%
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Water
+1350%
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
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2.3 g
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1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
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0.9 g
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Protein
+168.4%
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+132.9%
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+155.6%
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+12.2%
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Water
+1350%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+68.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.388
Saturated Fat:
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.702 g
Saturated Fat:
3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.198 g
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Saturated Fat
-61.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+68.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.388
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 32.4g |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 11g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 34g |
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| Calories | 415kcal | 237kcal |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.21mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 65mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 266mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.182mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 124IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 97µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 3.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 1.123mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.038mg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.01µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.073mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.07mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.088mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.038mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 3.797g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 4.388g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 2.198g |
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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
30%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)