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Carrot cake vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Carrot cake and Cream cracker

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Selenium, while Cream cracker has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily need of Iron 70% more than Carrot cake.
  • Carrot cake contains 7 times more Calcium than Cream cracker. While Carrot cake contains 172mg of Calcium, Cream cracker contains only 26mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Carrot cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +561.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +310%
Contains more CopperCopper +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +230%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.3%

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.
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% 116% 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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1050%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +107.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +163.3%

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 Cream cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Cream cracker Opinion
Calories 415kcal 484kcal Cream cracker
Protein 5.1g 7.01g Cream cracker
Fats 9.8g 20.37g Cream cracker
Vitamin C 1.2mg Carrot cake
Net carbs 79.2g 62.15g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 64.55g Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg 25mg Cream cracker
Calcium 172mg 26mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 129mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 7.38mg Cream cracker
Sugar 9.37g Carrot cake
Fiber 2.4g Cream cracker
Copper 0.05mg 0.111mg Cream cracker
Zinc 0.2mg 0.66mg Cream cracker
Starch 51.87g Cream cracker
Phosphorus 247mg 98mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 1148mg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 1.59mg Cream cracker
Manganese 0.528mg 0.778mg Cream cracker
Selenium 14.9µg 9.5µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.298mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.24mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 5.08mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.462mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.065mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.46µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 17.9µg Cream cracker
Folate 67µg 149µg Cream cracker
Trans Fat 3.969g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 5.362g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 10.625g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 2.45g Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
Fructose 0.95g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Cream cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g Cream cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Cream cracker
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
28%
Carrot cake
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.