Bread sticks vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between bread sticks and carrot cake
- Bread sticks have more selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and copper; however, carrot cake is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin A.
- Bread sticks' daily need coverage for selenium is 41% more.
- Bread sticks contain 4 times more copper than carrot cake. Bread sticks contain 0.188mg of copper, while carrot cake contains 0.05mg.
- Bread sticks have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bread sticks is 67, while the glycemic index of carrot cake is 37.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread sticks, plain 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +681.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +141.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
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Fats
~9.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.628 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.472g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.702g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 14.9µg | 41% |
| Iron | 4.28mg | 1.8mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.553mg | 0.17mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.589mg | 0.265mg | 27% |
| Folate | 162µg | 67µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.281mg | 2.205mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 247mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.188mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 172mg | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 97µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 567mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 0.294mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 68.4g | 79.2g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.557mg | 0.528mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.568g | 4.036g | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 169mg | 1% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 415kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 9.5g | 9.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 65.4g | 79.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 1.472g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.628g | 3.702g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.458mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.835mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.212mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.258mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
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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
44%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)