Carrot cake vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carrot cake and paratha different?
- Carrot cake is richer in phosphorus, calcium, folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while paratha is higher in manganese and copper.
- Paratha covers your daily need for manganese, 23% more than carrot cake.
- Carrot cake contains 49 times more vitamin A than paratha. Carrot cake contains 97µg of vitamin A, while paratha contains 2µg.
- Carrot cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Paratha has a higher glycemic index (53) than carrot cake (37).
Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen 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 | +588% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +362.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +310% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.6% |
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 | +4750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.2% |
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:
6.36 g
Fats:
13.2 g
Carbs:
45.35 g
Water:
33.5 g
Other:
1.59 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +830.6% |
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
5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.484 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.837g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 9.6g | 38% | |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 1.054mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 5.826g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 120mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 25mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 7.1µg | 14% |
| Folate | 67µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 45.35g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 2.484g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.82mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 452mg | 5% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 13.2g | 5% |
| Calories | 415kcal | 326kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 6.36g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.465mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 1.83mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 139mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 3.837g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.386g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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