Carrot cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Carrot cake and Doughnuts
- Carrot cake has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Manganese, however, Doughnuts are richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate.
- Doughnuts covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Carrot cake.
- Doughnuts have 24 times less Vitamin A RAE than Carrot cake. Carrot cake has 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Doughnuts have 4µg.
- Carrot cake contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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.
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Calcium
+330%
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Potassium
+26.1%
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Manganese
+58.6%
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Selenium
+47.5%
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Iron
+40.6%
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Magnesium
+112.5%
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Sodium
-15.9%
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Zinc
+150%
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Copper
+80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 260
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Calcium
+330%
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Potassium
+26.1%
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Manganese
+58.6%
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Selenium
+47.5%
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Iron
+40.6%
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Magnesium
+112.5%
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-15.9%
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Zinc
+150%
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Copper
+80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 260
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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Vitamin A
+13685.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+58%
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Vitamin B1
+47.2%
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Vitamin B2
+77.1%
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Vitamin B3
+32%
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Vitamin B5
+28.2%
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Folate
+37.3%
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Vitamin B12
+50%
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Vitamin A
+13685.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+58%
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Vitamin B1
+47.2%
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Vitamin B2
+77.1%
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Vitamin B3
+32%
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Vitamin B5
+28.2%
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Folate
+37.3%
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Vitamin B12
+50%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+68.3%
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Other
+22.3%
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Fats
+154.4%
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Water
+478.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.31
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
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2.3 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
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Carbs
+68.3%
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+22.3%
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Fats
+154.4%
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Water
+478.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.31
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-86.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+111.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915
Saturated Fat:
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.702 g
Saturated Fat:
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.915 g
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Saturated Fat
-86.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+111.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 45.36g |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 24.93g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 47.06g |
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| Calories | 415kcal | 434kcal |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Sugar | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 40mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 260mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 134mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 477mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 97µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 92µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 11.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 3.915g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.