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Carrot cake vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carrot cake and Popovers

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Popovers has more Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Carrot cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Copper +242%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +152.3%
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 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Copper +242%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +152.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Protein +103.9%
Contains more Water +225%
Contains more Other +13%
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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Protein +103.9%
Contains more Water +225%
Contains more Other +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Popovers Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 71g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 9.8g 4.3g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 71g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 371kcal Carrot cake
Calcium 172mg 32mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.97mg Popovers
Magnesium 8mg 25mg Popovers
Phosphorus 247mg 100mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 100mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 906mg Carrot cake
Zinc 0.2mg 0.88mg Popovers
Copper 0.05mg 0.171mg Popovers
Manganese 0.528mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 14.9µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin A 1930IU 0IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.1mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.147mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.042mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 145µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.08µg Popovers
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.149mg 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.336mg 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.142mg 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.083mg 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.212mg 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.109mg 0.229mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 1.472g 0.983g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 1.984g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 0.823g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot cake Popovers
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
30%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.