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Carrot cake vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carrot cake and Italian bread

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Italian bread is higher in Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Italian bread covers your daily Folate needs 31% more than Carrot cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, italian.

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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
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Calcium +120.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains more Manganese +13.8%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Copper +282%
Contains more Selenium +82.6%
Equal in Sodium - 550
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Calcium +120.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains more Manganese +13.8%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Copper +282%
Contains more Selenium +82.6%
Equal in Sodium - 550

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
4
:
8
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Vitamin A +192900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +185.1%
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%
Italian bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +192900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +185.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
:
2
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +72.5%
Contains more Water +891.7%
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
Italian bread
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +72.5%
Contains more Water +891.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +397%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +397%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 46.9g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 9.8g 3.5g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 50.1g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 271kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 3.17g Carrot cake
Fiber 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 172mg 78mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 247mg 103mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 110mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 550mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.2mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.05mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.528mg 0.464mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1930IU 1IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.048mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.149mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.336mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.083mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.212mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.109mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 1.472g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 0.812g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 1.39g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Italian bread
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%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.472g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.