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Carrot cake vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carrot cake and Pineapple cake

  • Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12728% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 3 times less Phosphorus than Carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 247mg of Phosphorus, while Pineapple cake contains 82mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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
6
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4
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.2%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Copper +74%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Pineapple cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.2%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Copper +74%

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
6
:
2
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
Contains more Vitamin A +662.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.156
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%
Pineapple cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +662.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
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2
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Fats +23.5%
Contains more Water +797.2%
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
Pineapple cake
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Fats +23.5%
Contains more Water +797.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
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1
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.7%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Pineapple cake
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.7%

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 Pineapple cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 49.7g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 3.5g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 79.2g 50.5g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 319kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 172mg 120mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.48mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 247mg 82mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 112mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.2mg 0.31mg Pineapple cake
Copper 0.05mg 0.087mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.528mg 0.35mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 9.4µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 253IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 62µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.156mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 1.19mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.202mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.034mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 26µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.043mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg 0.117mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.147mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg 0.264mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.083mg 0.074mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.173mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg 0.167mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg 0.081mg Carrot cake
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 2.915g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 3.282g Carrot cake

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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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.443g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.