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

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How are Carrot cake and Raisin bread different?

  • Carrot cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Raisin bread is richer in Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Carrot cake is 20% higher.
  • Raisin bread has less Sodium.

Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, raisin, enriched are the varieties 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
3
:
7
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
Contains more Calcium +160.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.6%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +260%
Contains more Copper +296%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Raisin bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 19% 47% 21% 46% 20% 66% 66% 110%
Contains more Calcium +160.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.6%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +260%
Contains more Copper +296%
Contains more Selenium +34.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.501

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
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
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%
Raisin 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% 6% 0% 1% 85% 92% 65% 24% 16% 80% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +58.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
:
2
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
Contains more Fats +122.7%
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Water +833.3%
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
Raisin bread
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +122.7%
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Water +833.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.6%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Raisin bread
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.679 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.6%

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 Raisin 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 Raisin bread Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 48g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 7.9g Raisin bread
Fats 9.8g 4.4g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 52.3g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 274kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 5.68g Carrot cake
Fiber 4.3g Raisin bread
Calcium 172mg 66mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.9mg Raisin bread
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 247mg 109mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 227mg Raisin bread
Sodium 567mg 347mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.2mg 0.72mg Raisin bread
Copper 0.05mg 0.198mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.528mg 0.501mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 20µg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 1930IU 0IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.28mg Raisin bread
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.1mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.339mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.398mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 3.466mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.387mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.069mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 106µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Raisin bread
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.083mg Raisin bread
Threonine 0.149mg 0.222mg Raisin bread
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.287mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.336mg 0.516mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.2mg Raisin bread
Methionine 0.083mg 0.128mg Raisin bread
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.361mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.212mg 0.329mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.109mg 0.167mg Raisin bread
Saturated Fat 1.472g 1.081g Raisin bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 2.294g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 0.679g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Raisin 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
31%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.