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Murray Vanilla Wafers vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Murray Vanilla Wafers and Carrot cake

  • Murray Vanilla Wafers have more Vitamin B1, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Carrot cake is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Carrot cake covers your daily Phosphorus needs 29% more than Murray Vanilla Wafers.
  • Carrot cake contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Murray Vanilla Wafers. Murray Vanilla Wafers contain 5.7g of Saturated Fat, while Carrot cake contains 1.472g.

Food varieties used in this article are MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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 less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.1%
Contains more Potassium +101.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 18% 8% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.1%
Contains more Potassium +101.2%

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 B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 54% 49% 0% 0% 66% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +77.6%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
4% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 g
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
Contains more Fats +77.6%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Equal in Carbs - 79.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.036
35% 24% 41%
Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.6 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.036

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Murray Vanilla Wafers Carrot cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Murray Vanilla Wafers Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 71.5g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 4g 5.1g Carrot cake
Fats 17.4g 9.8g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Carbs 72.9g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 461kcal 415kcal Murray Vanilla Wafers
Sugar 31.5g Carrot cake
Fiber 1.4g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calcium 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg Carrot cake
Phosphorus 42mg 247mg Carrot cake
Potassium 84mg 169mg Carrot cake
Sodium 401mg 567mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Zinc 0.2mg Carrot cake
Copper 0.05mg Carrot cake
Manganese 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.42mg 0.265mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.17mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B3 2.6mg 2.205mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg Carrot cake
Folate 88µg 67µg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Carrot cake
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 1mg 0mg Carrot cake
Trans Fat 0.25g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 5.7g 1.472g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.9g 4.036g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.6g 3.702g Murray Vanilla Wafers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Murray Vanilla Wafers Carrot cake
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
23%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.228g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.