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Apple pie vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple pie and Carrot cake

  • Apple pie has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Carrot cake covers your daily Phosphorus needs 32% more than Apple pie.
  • Carrot cake contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Apple pie. Apple pie contains 3.797g of Saturated Fat, while Carrot cake contains 1.472g.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 52% 15% 68% 17% 5.5% 106% 74% 69% 81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1463.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +929.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.05mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 116% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1350%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.9%
Contains more OtherOther +155.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.702 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.036g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Carrot cake Opinion
Calories 237kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Protein 1.9g 5.1g Carrot cake
Fats 11g 9.8g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 79.2g Carrot cake
Carbs 34g 79.2g Carrot cake
Magnesium 7mg 8mg Carrot cake
Calcium 11mg 172mg Carrot cake
Potassium 65mg 169mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.21mg 1.8mg Carrot cake
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.05mg Carrot cake
Zinc 0.16mg 0.2mg Carrot cake
Phosphorus 24mg 247mg Carrot cake
Sodium 266mg 567mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A 29µg 97µg Carrot cake
Manganese 0.182mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.265mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.17mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.205mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.294mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg Carrot cake
Folate 4µg 67µg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 3.797g 1.472g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 4.036g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.702g Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.054mg 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.07mg 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.084mg 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.038mg 0.109mg Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Carrot cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
28%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. 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.