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Carrot cake vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between carrot cake and french bread

  • Carrot cake has more vitamin A, phosphorus, and calcium; however, french bread is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Carrot cake's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 39% more.
  • Carrot cake contains 4 times more calcium than french bread. Carrot cake contains 172mg of calcium, while french bread contains 47mg.
  • French bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french bread is 78, while the glycemic index of carrot cake is 37.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (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.
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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +287.5%
Contains more IronIron +115%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +99.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.573mg

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% 32% 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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +109%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +357.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.9%
Contains more WaterWater +472.5%
~equal in Other ~2.32g

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% 22% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +945.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.9%

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 French bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake French bread DV% diff.
Selenium 14.9µg 29.7µg 27%
Iron 1.8mg 3.87mg 26%
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 5.38mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 0.83g 19%
Folate 67µg 140µg 18%
Phosphorus 247mg 126mg 17%
Protein 5.1g 13g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.37mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.427mg 14%
Calcium 172mg 47mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Fats 9.8g 2.14g 12%
Copper 0.05mg 0.15mg 11%
Vitamin A 97µg 0µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.036g 0.386g 9%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.05mg 8%
Sodium 567mg 720mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.616mg 6%
Carbs 79.2g 61.93g 6%
Calories 415kcal 319kcal 5%
Magnesium 8mg 31mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.472g 0.502g 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Manganese 0.528mg 0.573mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.096mg 1%
Potassium 169mg 140mg 1%
Net carbs 79.2g 58.83g N/A
Sugar 3.59g N/A
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0.316mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 0.336mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.168mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.543mg 0%
Valine 0.212mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0.234mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake French bread
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
21%
Carrot cake
36%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.