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

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How are Carrot cake and Multigrain bread different?

  • Carrot cake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily need of Manganese 73% more than Carrot cake.
  • Multigrain bread is lower in Sodium.

Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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
1
:
8
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Calcium +55%
Contains more Iron +51.1%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +514%
Contains more Manganese +316.9%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains more Calcium +55%
Contains more Iron +51.1%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +514%
Contains more Manganese +316.9%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247

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
5
:
7
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.243
Equal in Folate - 70
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%
Multigrain bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.243
Equal in Folate - 70

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
3
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Fats +113%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
Contains more Protein +184.7%
Contains more Water +773.9%
Equal in Other - 2.31
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
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Fats +113%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
Contains more Protein +184.7%
Contains more Water +773.9%
Equal in Other - 2.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 39.01g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 9.8g 4.6g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 47.11g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 288kcal Carrot cake
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g Carrot cake
Fiber 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 172mg 111mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.72mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 8mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 247mg
Potassium 169mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 567mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.2mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.05mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.528mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 14.9µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 1930IU 0IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.4mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.1mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.243mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.142mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 67µg 70µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.149mg 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.336mg 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.083mg 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.212mg 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.109mg 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 1.472g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 0.826g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 2.035g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Multigrain 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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.