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

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Differences between Carrot cake and Cherry pie

  • Cherry pie contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3 than Carrot cake.
  • Carrot cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 31% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains 17 times less Calcium than Carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 172mg of Calcium, while Cherry pie contains 10mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cherry pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
5
:
4
Cherry pie
Cherry pie
Contains more Calcium +1620%
Contains more Phosphorus +723.3%
Contains more Potassium +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +164%
Contains more Selenium +91%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Copper +54%
Equal in Iron - 1.85
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Cherry pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Contains more Calcium +1620%
Contains more Phosphorus +723.3%
Contains more Potassium +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +164%
Contains more Selenium +91%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Copper +54%
Equal in Iron - 1.85
Equal in Zinc - 0.2

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
9
:
0
Cherry pie
Cherry pie
Contains more Vitamin A +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Carrot cake
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%
Cherry pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
:
2
Cherry pie
Cherry pie
Contains more Protein +82.1%
Contains more Carbs +105.7%
Contains more Other +228.6%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Water +1172.2%
Carrot cake
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
Cherry pie
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +82.1%
Contains more Carbs +105.7%
Contains more Other +228.6%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Water +1172.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Cherry pie
Cherry pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.7%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Cherry pie
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.7%

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 Cherry pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Cherry pie Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 38.5g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 2.8g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 12.2g Cherry pie
Carbs 79.2g 38.5g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 270kcal Carrot cake
Calcium 172mg 10mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.85mg Cherry pie
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Cherry pie
Phosphorus 247mg 30mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 77mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 191mg Cherry pie
Zinc 0.2mg 0.2mg
Copper 0.05mg 0.077mg Cherry pie
Manganese 0.528mg 0.2mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 7.8µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 409IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 29µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.148mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.125mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 1.276mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.123mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.034mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 27µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.031mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg 0.072mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.088mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg 0.17mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg 0.067mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg 0.043mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.124mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg 0.104mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg 0.057mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 2.985g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 5.314g Cherry pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 3.247g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Cherry pie
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
30%
Carrot cake
13%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.513g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.