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Carrot cake vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carrot cake and Dough

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Dough has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Copper.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 37% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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
Dough
Dough
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +117.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Selenium +91.9%
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Manganese - 0.577
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +117.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Selenium +91.9%
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Manganese - 0.577

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
3
:
9
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +192900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +83.6%
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%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +192900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +83.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
:
2
Dough
Dough
Contains more Fats +305%
Contains more Carbs +52.7%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Protein +110.8%
Contains more Water +816.7%
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
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +305%
Contains more Carbs +52.7%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Protein +110.8%
Contains more Water +816.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1014.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +333%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1014.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +333%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Dough Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 49.68g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 10.75g Dough
Fats 9.8g 2.42g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 51.88g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 272kcal Carrot cake
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Carrot cake
Fiber 2.2g Dough
Calcium 172mg 52mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 8mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 247mg 105mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 117mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 602mg Carrot cake
Zinc 0.2mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.05mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.528mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 14.9µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 1930IU 1IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 67µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
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
Trans Fat 0.005g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 0.362g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 0.855g Carrot cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake 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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.943g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 ($)

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.