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Carrot cake vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carrot cake and Pastry different?

  • Carrot cake is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pastry is 41% higher.
  • Pastry has less Sodium.

Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake are the varieties 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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
4
:
6
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +1620%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.7%
Contains more Potassium +177%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +165%
Contains more Copper +128%
Contains more Selenium +62.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.488
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1620%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.7%
Contains more Potassium +177%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +165%
Contains more Copper +128%
Contains more Selenium +62.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.488

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
5
:
6
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +192900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Folate +16.4%
Carrot cake
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%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +192900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Folate +16.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Carbs +75.6%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Fats +288.8%
Contains more Water +136.1%
Carrot cake
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
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +75.6%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Fats +288.8%
Contains more Water +136.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
1
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2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%

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 Pastry
Lower in Sodium 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 43.6g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 9.8g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 79.2g 45.1g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Carrot cake
Fiber 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 172mg 10mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 247mg 60mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 61mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.2mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.05mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.528mg 0.488mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1930IU 1IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.021mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.149mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.336mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.142mg
Methionine 0.083mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.212mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.109mg 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 1.472g 9.643g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.
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.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.