Carrot cake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Carrot cake and Cornbread
- Carrot cake has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B1, however, Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
- Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 21% more than Carrot cake.
- Cornbread contains 3 times less Vitamin A than Carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 97µg of Vitamin A, while Cornbread contains 35µg.
- Carrot cake has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.
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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 | +27.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
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 | +1048.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +475% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
6.59 g
Fats:
9.58 g
Carbs:
54.46 g
Water:
27.11 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +653.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.58g
~equal in
Other
~2.26g
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
3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.963 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +15.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 415kcal | 330kcal |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 6.59g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 9.58g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 52.16g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 54.46g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 57mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 135mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.85mg |
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| Sugar | 16.05g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.67mg |
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| Starch | 35.66g |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 391mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 599mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 168IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 8.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 2.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.579mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.7µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 55µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.224g |
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| Choline | 58.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 3.732g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 3.494g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 1.963g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.059mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.265mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.658mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.324mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.343mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.334mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.167mg |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.076g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.043g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.726g |
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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
28%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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