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Carrot cake vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carrot cake and Crouton

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 41% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Croutons, plain.

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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 +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Zinc +345%
Contains more Copper +226%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.5
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Zinc +345%
Contains more Copper +226%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.5

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 B6 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +97%
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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +97%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Water +52.8%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Water +52.8%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.51
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.51

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 68.4g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 9.8g 6.6g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 73.5g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 407kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 172mg 76mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 8mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 247mg 115mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 124mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 698mg Carrot cake
Zinc 0.2mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.05mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.528mg 0.5mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 1930IU 0IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.026mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.149mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.336mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.142mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.083mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.212mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.109mg 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.472g 1.51g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 3.059g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 1.273g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot cake Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.