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Carrot cake vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between carrot cake and bread crumbs

  • Carrot cake has more phosphorus, while bread crumbs have more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, copper, selenium, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 58% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain.

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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 5.7% 52% 15% 68% 17% 5.5% 106% 74% 69% 81%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more IronIron +168.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +410%
Contains more ZincZinc +625%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.1%
~equal in Calcium ~183mg

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 4% 32% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +84.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.8%
Contains more WaterWater +80.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
~equal in Carbs ~71.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.702 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +294.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.3%

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 Bread crumbs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Bread crumbs DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.967mg 59%
Iron 1.8mg 4.83mg 38%
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 6.634mg 28%
Starch 59.66g 25%
Copper 0.05mg 0.255mg 23%
Selenium 14.9µg 25.2µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.403mg 18%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Protein 5.1g 13.35g 17%
Manganese 0.528mg 0.919mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.35µg 13%
Phosphorus 247mg 165mg 12%
Vitamin A 97µg 0µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 2.06g 11%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.45mg 11%
Folate 67µg 107µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.036g 1.023g 8%
Magnesium 8mg 43mg 8%
Sodium 567mg 732mg 7%
Fats 9.8g 5.3g 7%
Vitamin K 6.6µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.552mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.121mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.46g 3%
Carbs 79.2g 71.98g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.472g 1.203g 1%
Calories 415kcal 395kcal 1%
Calcium 172mg 183mg 1%
Potassium 169mg 196mg 1%
Net carbs 79.2g 67.48g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0.427mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.544mg 0%
Leucine 0.336mg 0.963mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.232mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.655mg 0%
Valine 0.212mg 0.6mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0.296mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Bread crumbs
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
21%
Carrot cake
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs 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 ($)

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
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.