Carrot cake vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between carrot cake and dinner rolls
- Carrot cake has more vitamin A and phosphorus; however, dinner rolls have more iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, folate, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrot cake is 38% higher.
- Dinner rolls have 2 times less phosphorus than carrot cake. Carrot cake has 247mg of phosphorus, while dinner rolls have 122mg.
- Dinner rolls have a higher glycemic index than carrot cake.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.9% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +225% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50.7% |
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:
10.86 g
Fats:
6.47 g
Carbs:
52.04 g
Water:
28.44 g
Other:
2.19 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +690% |
~equal in
Other
~2.19g
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
1.375 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.509 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.375g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 3.72mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.526mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 26.8µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 5.367mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 122mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.374mg | 16% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 10.86g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Folate | 67µg | 101µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 52.04g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 10.6µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.135mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 2.509g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.99mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 1.881g | 5% |
| Calories | 415kcal | 310kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 6.47g | 5% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 467mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.13µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.452mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.582mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 169mg | 139mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 178mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 50.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.55g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 1.375g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.506mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.224g | 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)