Carrot cake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carrot cake and Cornbread

Carrot cake has more Selenium, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cornbread is 35% higher.
Cornbread has 5 times less Vitamin A RAE than Carrot cake. Carrot cake has 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cornbread has 19µg.
Carrot cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix).

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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

Cornbread

Contains more Calcium +201.8%

Contains more Potassium +49.6%

Contains less Sodium -30.6%

Contains more Manganese +67.6%

Contains more Selenium +166.1%

Contains more Iron +38.9%

Contains more Magnesium +200%

Contains more Phosphorus +98%

Contains more Zinc +185%

Contains more Copper +70%

Carrot cake

Cornbread

Contains more Calcium +201.8%

Contains more Potassium +49.6%

Contains less Sodium -30.6%

Contains more Manganese +67.6%

Contains more Selenium +166.1%

Contains more Iron +38.9%

Contains more Magnesium +200%

Contains more Phosphorus +98%

Contains more Zinc +185%

Contains more Copper +70%

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

Cornbread

Contains more Vitamin A +1578.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +1100%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%

Contains more Folate +38.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%

Carrot cake

Cornbread

Contains more Vitamin A +1578.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +1100%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%

Contains more Folate +38.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Carrot cake

Cornbread

Contains more Carbs +14%

Contains more Protein +37.3%

Contains more Fats +24.5%

Contains more Water +116.7%

Contains more Other +52.2%

Carrot cake

Protein: 5.1 g

Fats: 9.8 g

Carbs: 79.2 g

Water: 3.6 g

Other: 2.3 g

Cornbread

Protein: 7 g

Fats: 12.2 g

Carbs: 69.5 g

Water: 7.8 g

Other: 3.5 g

Contains more Carbs +14%

Contains more Protein +37.3%

Contains more Fats +24.5%

Contains more Water +116.7%

Contains more Other +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Carrot cake

Cornbread

Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.5%

Carrot cake

Saturated Fat: 1.472 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g

Cornbread

Saturated Fat: 3.091 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	79.2g	63g
Protein	5.1g	7g
Fats	9.8g	12.2g
Carbs	79.2g	69.5g
Calories	415kcal	418kcal
Sugar		20.34g
Fiber		6.5g
Calcium	172mg	57mg
Iron	1.8mg	2.5mg
Magnesium	8mg	24mg
Phosphorus	247mg	489mg
Potassium	169mg	113mg
Sodium	567mg	817mg
Zinc	0.2mg	0.57mg
Copper	0.05mg	0.085mg
Manganese	0.528mg	0.315mg
Selenium	14.9µg	5.6µg
Vitamin A	1930IU	115IU
Vitamin A RAE	97µg	19µg
Vitamin E		0.16mg
Vitamin C	1.2mg	0.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.265mg	0.427mg
Vitamin B2	0.17mg	0.272mg
Vitamin B3	2.205mg	3.342mg
Vitamin B5	0.294mg	0.48mg
Vitamin B6	0.079mg	0.128mg
Folate	67µg	93µg
Vitamin B12	0.04µg	0.09µg
Vitamin K		5µg
Tryptophan	0.061mg	0.071mg
Threonine	0.149mg	0.224mg
Isoleucine	0.186mg	0.254mg
Leucine	0.336mg	0.632mg
Lysine	0.142mg	0.198mg
Methionine	0.083mg	0.133mg
Phenylalanine	0.238mg	0.343mg
Valine	0.212mg	0.32mg
Histidine	0.109mg	0.177mg
Cholesterol	0mg	2mg
Saturated Fat	1.472g	3.091g
Monounsaturated Fat	4.036g	6.719g
Polyunsaturated fat	3.702g	1.682g

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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%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

49%

57%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.619g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

Carrot cake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

The main differences between Carrot cake and Cornbread

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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