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Carrot cake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carrot cake and Coffeecake

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Coffeecake is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 28% more than Carrot cake.
  • Coffeecake contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 2.205mg of Vitamin B3, while Coffeecake contains 0.682mg.
  • Coffeecake has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
5
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5
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Calcium +191.5%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.6%
Contains more Manganese +207%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Equal in Copper - 0.052
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Calcium +191.5%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.6%
Contains more Manganese +207%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Equal in Copper - 0.052

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
7
:
2
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Vitamin A +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Folate +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Coffeecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Folate +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
3
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +55.1%
Contains more Water +794.4%
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Coffeecake
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +55.1%
Contains more Water +794.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.6%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot cake Coffeecake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 43.3g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 9.8g 15.2g Coffeecake
Carbs 79.2g 44.3g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 339kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 1g Coffeecake
Calcium 172mg 59mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 0.64mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 247mg 101mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 567mg 339mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.2mg 0.59mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.05mg 0.052mg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.528mg 0.172mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 13.3µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 287IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 86µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.1mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.105mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.125mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 0.682mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.058mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 39µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.149mg 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.336mg 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.142mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.083mg 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.212mg 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.109mg 0.186mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 5.391g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 1.645g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Coffeecake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Carrot cake
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/nutrients
  2. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.