Carrot cake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between carrot cake and muffin?
- Muffin has less phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and iron than carrot cake.
- Carrot cake's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 14% higher.
- Carrot cake has 5 times more vitamin A than muffin. Carrot cake has 97µg of vitamin A, while muffin has 21µg.
- Muffin contains less sodium.
- Carrot cake has a lower glycemic index than muffin.
We used Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.
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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 | +290.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +361.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +593.3% |
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 8.103g | 29% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 146mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 44mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 8.2µg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 9.8g | 16.07g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 336mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 53g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.168mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 21µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 2.844g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Folate | 67µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.16µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 1.418mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.449mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 4.822g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Calories | 415kcal | 375kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.163mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.1g | 4.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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
21%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.