Carrot cake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between carrot cake and danish pastry?
- Carrot cake is higher in vitamin A, phosphorus, calcium, and manganese, yet danish pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Carrot cake's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 36% more.
- Carrot cake has 5 times more calcium than danish pastry. While carrot cake has 172mg of calcium, danish pastry has only 35mg.
- The amount of sodium in danish pastry is lower.
- The glycemic index of carrot cake is lower.
We used Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Danish pastry, cheese types in this article.
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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 | +391.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.8% |
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 | +177.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +772.2% |
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.3% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 6.794g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 108mg | 20% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 21.9g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 11.313g | 18% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 37.2g | 14% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 35mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 2.575g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.351mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 18.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 417mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Protein | 5.1g | 8g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Folate | 67µg | 60µg | 2% |
| Calories | 415kcal | 374kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 169mg | 98mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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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