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Carrot cake vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carrot cake and Gingerbread different?

  • Carrot cake is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Gingerbread is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Carrot cake covers your daily need of Phosphorus 28% more than Gingerbread.
  • Carrot cake contains 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Gingerbread. Carrot cake contains 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Gingerbread contains 14µg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in Sodium.

Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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
2
:
8
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Calcium +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.4%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +775%
Contains more Potassium +159.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +290%
Contains more Manganese +29.4%
Equal in Selenium - 16.3
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.4%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +775%
Contains more Potassium +159.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +290%
Contains more Manganese +29.4%
Equal in Selenium - 16.3

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
6
:
3
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin A +3920.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +103%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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%
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3920.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +103%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
3
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +61%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Water +677.8%
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +61%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Water +677.8%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
1
:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.9%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.9%

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 Gingerbread
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 49.2g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 3.9g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 79.2g 49.2g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 356kcal Carrot cake
Calcium 172mg 71mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 8mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 247mg 54mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 567mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.2mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.05mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.528mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 14.9µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 1930IU 48IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 14µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.1mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.19mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.162mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 1.738mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 67µg 33µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.047mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg 0.124mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.151mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg 0.279mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg 0.131mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg 0.08mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.195mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg 0.173mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg 0.087mg Carrot cake
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 4.122g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.