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

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Summary of differences between Carrot cake and Potato bread

  • Carrot cake has more Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 17% more than Carrot cake.
  • Carrot cake contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Potato bread. While Carrot cake contains 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, Potato bread contains only 24µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato bread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, potato.

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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 Manganese +108.7%
Contains more Selenium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains more Potassium +324.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +620%
Contains more Copper +88%
Equal in Calcium - 188
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Manganese +108.7%
Contains more Selenium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains more Potassium +324.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +620%
Contains more Copper +88%
Equal in Calcium - 188

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 +2068.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.7%
Contains more Folate +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +2068.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.7%
Contains more Folate +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +213.1%
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Protein +145.1%
Contains more Water +831.9%
Contains more Other +63%
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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +213.1%
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Protein +145.1%
Contains more Water +831.9%
Contains more Other +63%

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 Potato 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 Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 40.77g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 9.8g 3.13g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 47.07g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 266kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 9.38g Carrot cake
Fiber 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 172mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 1.8mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 247mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 169mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 567mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.2mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.05mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.528mg 0.253mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 9.5µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 89IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 24µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.188mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.106mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 1.25mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 67µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.149mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.336mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.083mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.212mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.109mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 1.472g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 0g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 0g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot cake Potato 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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.472g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.