Carrot cake vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Carrot cake and English muffin
- Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while English muffin has more Copper.
- Carrot cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 16% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +230.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +444.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1069.4% |
~equal in
Other
~2.4g
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1236.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +316.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 415kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 46g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.89mg |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.04µg | |
| Folate | 67µg | 37µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.17mg |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)