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

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A recap on differences between Carrot cake and Protein bread

  • Carrot cake has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Protein bread is higher in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Protein bread covers your daily Manganese needs 41% more than Carrot cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, protein (includes gluten).

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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
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Calcium +38.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Iron +130.6%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Zinc +810%
Contains more Copper +734%
Contains more Manganese +178.8%
Contains more Selenium +120.8%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Protein bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Contains more Calcium +38.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Iron +130.6%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Zinc +810%
Contains more Copper +734%
Contains more Manganese +178.8%
Contains more Selenium +120.8%

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
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Vitamin A +38500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +73.1%
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%
Protein 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% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +38500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +73.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
:
2
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Fats +345.5%
Contains more Carbs +80.8%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +137.3%
Contains more Water +1011.1%
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
Protein bread
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +345.5%
Contains more Carbs +80.8%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +137.3%
Contains more Water +1011.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2105.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Protein bread
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2105.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Protein bread Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 40.8g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 12.1g Protein bread
Fats 9.8g 2.2g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 43.8g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 245kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 1.44g Carrot cake
Fiber 3g Protein bread
Calcium 172mg 124mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 4.15mg Protein bread
Magnesium 8mg 65mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 247mg 185mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 322mg Protein bread
Sodium 567mg 404mg Protein bread
Zinc 0.2mg 1.82mg Protein bread
Copper 0.05mg 0.417mg Protein bread
Manganese 0.528mg 1.472mg Protein bread
Selenium 14.9µg 32.9µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 1930IU 5IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.394mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 4.289mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.42mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.071mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 116µg Protein bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.149mg 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.336mg 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.083mg 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.212mg 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.109mg 0.271mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 1.472g 0.332g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 0.183g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 1.009g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Protein 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
33%
Protein bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
96%
Protein bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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 ($)

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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.