Carrot cake vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Carrot cake and Saltine cracker different?
- Carrot cake is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 74% higher.
- Carrot cake has less Sodium.
Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
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Calcium
+681.8%
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Phosphorus
+118.6%
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Potassium
+47%
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Sodium
-33.2%
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Iron
+328.9%
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Magnesium
+225%
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Zinc
+370%
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Copper
+190%
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Manganese
+20.6%
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Selenium
+43.6%
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+681.8%
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Phosphorus
+118.6%
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Potassium
+47%
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Sodium
-33.2%
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Iron
+328.9%
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Magnesium
+225%
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Zinc
+370%
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Copper
+190%
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Manganese
+20.6%
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Selenium
+43.6%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+95.5%
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Vitamin B2
+247.1%
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Vitamin B3
+159.1%
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Vitamin B5
+32.7%
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Folate
+85.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.085
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+95.5%
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Vitamin B2
+247.1%
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Vitamin B3
+159.1%
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Vitamin B5
+32.7%
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Folate
+85.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.085
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+512.5%
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Protein
+105.9%
Equal in Carbs - 82.3
Equal in Water - 3.4
Equal in Other - 2.2
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5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
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2.3 g
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10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
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3.4 g
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2.2 g
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Fats
+512.5%
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Protein
+105.9%
Equal in Carbs - 82.3
Equal in Water - 3.4
Equal in Other - 2.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2742.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+440.4%
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Saturated Fat
-83.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.702 g
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2742.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+440.4%
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Saturated Fat
-83.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 79.6g |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 1.6g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 82.3g |
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| Calories | 415kcal | 393kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 7.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 849mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.145mg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 97µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.085mg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 124µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.224mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 0.685g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)