Carrot cake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Carrot cake and Graham cracker
- Carrot cake has more Selenium, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Graham cracker is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
- Graham cracker covers your daily Iron needs 25% more than Carrot cake.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).
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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 | +123.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +240% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +96400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~10.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~77.66g
~equal in
Water
~3.39g
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -9.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +60.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 415kcal | 430kcal |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 6.69g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 10.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 74.26g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 77.66g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 40mg |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 3.78mg |
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| Sugar | 24.85g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.17mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.96mg |
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| Starch | 46.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 459mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 1.019mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.265mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 4.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 91µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Choline | 5.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 1.633g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 2.509g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 5.388g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg |
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| Fructose | 0.99g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g |
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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
28%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.