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Carrot cake vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot cake and Cream pie

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Cream pie is richer in Copper.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% more.
  • Carrot cake contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Cream pie. Carrot cake contains 2.205mg of Vitamin B3, while Cream pie contains 0.605mg.
  • Cream pie contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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
6
:
4
Cream pie
Cream pie
Contains more Calcium +160.6%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.7%
Contains more Manganese +228%
Contains more Selenium +148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +136%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Cream pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 56% 14% 34% 15% 35% 12% 40% 22% 33%
Contains more Calcium +160.6%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.7%
Contains more Manganese +228%
Contains more Selenium +148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +136%
Equal in Potassium - 161

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
8
:
4
Cream pie
Cream pie
Contains more Vitamin A +1062.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295%
Contains more Folate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
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%
Cream pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 22% 3% 0% 22% 33% 12% 14% 5% 15% 15% 24%
Contains more Vitamin A +1062.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295%
Contains more Folate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
:
2
Cream pie
Cream pie
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Other +113%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Water +842.2%
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
Cream pie
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +106%
Contains more Other +113%
Contains more Fats +128.7%
Contains more Water +842.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Cream pie
Cream pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Cream pie
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.149 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Cream pie Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 37.64g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 4.15g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 22.41g Cream pie
Carbs 79.2g 38.44g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 353kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 27.39g Carrot cake
Fiber 0.8g Cream pie
Calcium 172mg 66mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.49mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Cream pie
Phosphorus 247mg 79mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 161mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 266mg Cream pie
Zinc 0.2mg 0.44mg Cream pie
Copper 0.05mg 0.118mg Cream pie
Manganese 0.528mg 0.161mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 6µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 166IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 46µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 3IU Cream pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream pie
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.087mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.14mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 0.605mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.232mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.02mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 19µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 9.5µg Cream pie
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
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Carrot cake
Trans Fat 2.49g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 12.449g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cream pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 1.149g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.977g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.