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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 RAE, 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 Calcium +123.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +136.5%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +93%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +123.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +136.5%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +93%
Equal in Potassium - 170

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +96400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +35.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +96400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +35.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +38.6%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Equal in Fats - 10.6
Equal in Carbs - 77.66
Equal in Water - 3.39
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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Other +38.6%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Equal in Fats - 10.6
Equal in Carbs - 77.66
Equal in Water - 3.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Carrot cake Graham cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 74.26g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 9.8g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 79.2g 77.66g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Carrot cake
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 172mg 77mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 8mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 247mg 185mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 567mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.2mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.05mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.528mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 14.9µg 6.3µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 2IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.265mg
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 67µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
Trans Fat 0.055g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 1.633g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 2.509g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.