Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge and carrot cake
- Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge has more copper; however, carrot cake is richer in vitamin A, selenium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Carrot cake covers your daily vitamin A needs 38% more than cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge 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 CopperCopper | +196% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +325.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.47 g
Fats:
11.54 g
Carbs:
64.03 g
Water:
19.6 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +444.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.139 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.906 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.86 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 | +21.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 14.9µg | 21% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 172mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.86g | 3.702g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.139g | 1.472g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 97µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.305mg | 0.528mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 247mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.7µg | 8% | |
| Folate | 38µg | 67µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.265mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.7g | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.04µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.36mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 64.03g | 79.2g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 567mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.549mg | 2.205mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.54g | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.47g | 5.1g | 3% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 169mg | 3% |
| Fats | 11.54g | 9.8g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.906g | 4.036g | 2% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 415kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.294mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.03g | 79.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 37.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.621g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.164mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.138mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
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
18%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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.