Carrot cake vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between carrot cake and melba toast
- Carrot cake has more vitamin A; however, melba toast is richer in selenium, copper, manganese, iron, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
- Carrot cake's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 39% more.
- Melba toast has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of melba toast is 64, while the glycemic index of carrot cake is 37.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Crackers, melba toast, plain.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +84.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +637.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +478% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +905% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.1% |
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:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~76.6g
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
0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +416.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 34.8µg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.289mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 1.13mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 3.7mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 1.282g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.01mg | 16% |
| Folate | 67µg | 124µg | 14% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 12.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 4.113mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.413mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 59mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 3.2g | 10% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 93mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 0.782g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.273mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.693mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 196mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 0.445g | 5% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 415kcal | 390kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 598mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 76.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.342mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.844mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.027g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)