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Carrot cake vs. Cream of tartar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carrot cake and Cream of tartar

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese, however, Cream of tartar is higher in Potassium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Cream of tartar covers your daily Potassium needs 480% more than Carrot cake.
  • Cream of tartar has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Leavening agents, cream of tartar.

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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 Calcium +2050%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +4840%
Contains more Manganese +157.6%
Contains more Selenium +7350%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Potassium +9663.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 140% 2% 3% 1456% 7% 12% 65% 27% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2050%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +4840%
Contains more Manganese +157.6%
Contains more Selenium +7350%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Potassium +9663.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +290%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Water +111.8%
Contains more Other +1500%
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
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Water +111.8%
Contains more Other +1500%

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 Cream of tartar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Cream of tartar Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 61.3g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 0g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 0g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 61.5g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 258kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 0.2g Cream of tartar
Calcium 172mg 8mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 3.72mg Cream of tartar
Magnesium 8mg 2mg Carrot cake
Phosphorus 247mg 5mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 16500mg Cream of tartar
Sodium 567mg 52mg Cream of tartar
Zinc 0.2mg 0.42mg Cream of tartar
Copper 0.05mg 0.195mg Cream of tartar
Manganese 0.528mg 0.205mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 0.2µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 0IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 0g Cream of tartar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 0g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 0g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot cake Cream of tartar
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
0%
Cream of tartar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
171%
Cream of tartar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.