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Carrot cake vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carrot cake and French toast

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, and Folate, while French toast has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% higher.
  • French toast contains 3 times less Manganese than Carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 0.528mg of Manganese, while French toast contains 0.188mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Carrot cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 +72%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Manganese +180.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +235%
Contains more Copper +16%
Contains more Selenium +34.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
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 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Calcium +72%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Manganese +180.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +235%
Contains more Copper +16%
Contains more Selenium +34.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.67

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 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +675%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074
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 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +675%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +216.8%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Water +1419.4%
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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +216.8%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Water +1419.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake French toast Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 25g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 7.7g French toast
Fats 9.8g 10.8g French toast
Carbs 79.2g 25g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 229kcal Carrot cake
Calcium 172mg 100mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.67mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg 17mg French toast
Phosphorus 247mg 117mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 134mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 479mg French toast
Zinc 0.2mg 0.67mg French toast
Copper 0.05mg 0.058mg French toast
Manganese 0.528mg 0.188mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 1930IU 503IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.3mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.204mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 1.628mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.074mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 43µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.31µg French toast
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.149mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.336mg 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.142mg 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.083mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.212mg 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.109mg 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 2.723g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 2.594g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot cake French toast
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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
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.