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Carrot cake vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carrot cake and Cookie dough

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Cookie dough has more Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Carrot cake is 20% higher.
  • Cookie dough has 24 times less Vitamin A RAE than Carrot cake. Carrot cake has 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cookie dough has 4µg.
  • Cookie dough is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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
4
:
6
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Calcium +454.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +63.7%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +44.9%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Cookie dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Calcium +454.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +63.7%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +44.9%

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
7
:
1
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Vitamin A +2657.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04
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%
Cookie dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2657.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
3
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Carbs +34%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +325%
Equal in Protein - 5.4
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
Cookie dough
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +34%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +325%
Equal in Protein - 5.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.9%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Cookie dough
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.9%

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 Cookie dough
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 Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 56.6g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 5.4g Cookie dough
Fats 9.8g 18.9g Cookie dough
Carbs 79.2g 59.1g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 424kcal Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g Cookie dough
Calcium 172mg 31mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.14mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 247mg 104mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 147mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 294mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.2mg 0.64mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.05mg 0.11mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.528mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 14.9µg 9.1µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 70IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 4µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.234mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.148mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 1.865mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.372mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.041mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 35µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.04µg
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.149mg 0.177mg Cookie dough
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.227mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.336mg 0.414mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.142mg 0.257mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.083mg 0.122mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.278mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.212mg 0.291mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.109mg 0.125mg Cookie dough
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 4.751g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 2.592g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Cookie dough
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%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.