Carrot cake vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carrot cake and multigrain bread different?
- Carrot cake is richer in vitamin A, while multigrain bread is higher in manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Multigrain bread covers your daily need for manganese, 73% more than carrot cake.
- Multigrain bread is lower in sodium.
- Multigrain bread has a higher glycemic index (62) than carrot cake (37).
Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) types were used in this article.
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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 | +55% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +962.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +514% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +316.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140.3% |
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 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262% |
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:
14.52 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
47.11 g
Water:
31.46 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +113% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +773.9% |
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Other
~2.31g
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
0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +388.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 2.201mg | 73% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 35.8µg | 38% |
| Fiber | 8.1g | 32% | |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.307mg | 29% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 14.52g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 85mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.286mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.85mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 4.394mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.72mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 47.11g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 2.035g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 0.826g | 8% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 4.6g | 8% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 414mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Calories | 415kcal | 288kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Fructose | 2.67g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.243mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 250mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 0.948g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.142mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.365mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 67µg | 70µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 39.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.94g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 247mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.351mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
101%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 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.