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Carrot cake vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carrot cake and Strudel

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 in Strudel is higher than in Carrot cake.
  • Strudel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 65% more than Carrot cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel.

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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 Potassium +138%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Calcium +70.3%
Contains more Iron +227.8%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 263
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 88% 222% 10% 113% 7% 91% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +138%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Calcium +70.3%
Contains more Iron +227.8%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 263

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 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570.9%
Contains more Folate +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%
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 79% 0% 0% 0% 98% 104% 100% 0% 123% 56% 200% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570.9%
Contains more Folate +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Water +711.1%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Equal in Protein - 5
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
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Water +711.1%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Equal in Protein - 5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Strudel Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 48.8g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 5g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 11g Strudel
Carbs 79.2g 50g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 318kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 16.8g Carrot cake
Fiber 1.2g Strudel
Calcium 172mg 293mg Strudel
Iron 1.8mg 5.9mg Strudel
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Strudel
Phosphorus 247mg 263mg Strudel
Potassium 169mg 71mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 691mg Carrot cake
Zinc 0.2mg 0.4mg Strudel
Copper 0.05mg Carrot cake
Manganese 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 1316IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin D 1IU Strudel
Vitamin C 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.39mg Strudel
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.45mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 5.3mg Strudel
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.53mg Strudel
Folate 67µg 74µg Strudel
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.6µg Strudel
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Carrot cake
Trans Fat 0.2g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 2.7g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 2.8g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 4.6g Strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot cake Strudel
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
63%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strudel
Strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.

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

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.