Carrot cake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carrot cake and coffeecake
- Carrot cake has more vitamin A, phosphorus, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, coffeecake is higher in vitamin B12.
- Carrot cake covers your daily vitamin A needs 33% more than coffeecake.
- Coffeecake contains 3 times less manganese than carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 0.528mg of manganese, while coffeecake contains 0.172mg.
- Coffeecake has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of coffeecake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Coffeecake, cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +191.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
15.2 g
Carbs:
44.3 g
Water:
32.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +794.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.645 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 101mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 5.391g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.64mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.172mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 1.645g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.34µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.105mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 44.3g | 12% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 59mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 339mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 0.682mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 7.129g | 8% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 15.2g | 8% |
| Folate | 67µg | 39µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 289mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 7g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.59mg | 4% |
| Calories | 415kcal | 339kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.125mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 13.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 86µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A |
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
21%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.