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Carrot cake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot cake and Fruitcake

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Fruitcake.
  • Carrot cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 28% more.
  • Carrot cake contains 14 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fruitcake. Carrot cake contains 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fruitcake contains 7µg.
  • Fruitcake contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
5
:
4
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Calcium +421.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +645%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Equal in Potassium - 153
Equal in Copper - 0.05
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +421.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +645%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Equal in Potassium - 153
Equal in Copper - 0.05

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
9
:
3
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Vitamin A +8672.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +235%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8672.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +235%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
4
:
1
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Protein +75.9%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Water +602.8%
Equal in Fats - 9.1
Carrot cake
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
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +75.9%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Water +602.8%
Equal in Fats - 9.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
1
:
2
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.2
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.2

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 57.9g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 2.9g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 9.1g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 61.6g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 324kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 27.42g Carrot cake
Fiber 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 172mg 33mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 247mg 52mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 153mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.2mg 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.05mg 0.05mg
Manganese 0.528mg 0.22mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 2µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 22IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 7µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.5mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.05mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.099mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 0.791mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.226mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.046mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 20µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.01µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.042mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg 0.102mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.121mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg 0.206mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg 0.121mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg 0.059mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.14mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg 0.144mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg 0.071mg Carrot cake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 3.323g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Fruitcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Carrot cake
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.424g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.