Carrot cake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Carrot cake and Shortbread
- Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 33% higher.
- Shortbread is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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
+1223.1%
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Phosphorus
+274.2%
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Potassium
+92%
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Manganese
+34.4%
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Selenium
+140.3%
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Iron
+65.6%
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Magnesium
+75%
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Sodium
-37.7%
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Zinc
+145%
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Copper
+80%
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Calcium
+1223.1%
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Phosphorus
+274.2%
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Potassium
+92%
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Manganese
+34.4%
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Selenium
+140.3%
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Iron
+65.6%
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Magnesium
+75%
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-37.7%
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Zinc
+145%
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Copper
+80%
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
+192900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+11.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+33.2%
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Vitamin B2
+84.7%
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Vitamin B3
+48.5%
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Folate
+20.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
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Vitamin A
+192900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+11.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+33.2%
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Vitamin B2
+84.7%
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Vitamin B3
+48.5%
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Folate
+20.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+24.2%
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Other
+123.3%
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Fats
+167.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.37
Equal in Water - 3.6
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
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Carbs
+24.2%
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+123.3%
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Fats
+167.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.37
Equal in Water - 3.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+66.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+124.9%
Saturated Fat:
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.702 g
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
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Saturated Fat
-81.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+66.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+124.9%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 62.48g |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 26.22g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 63.78g |
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| Calories | 415kcal | 514kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.98mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 88mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 353mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 97µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.071mg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 81µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 8.105g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 8.326g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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.