Carrot cake vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carrot cake and potato bread
- Carrot cake has more vitamin A, manganese, and selenium, while potato bread has more phosphorus, potassium, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Carrot cake covers your daily need for vitamin A, 37% more than potato bread.
- Carrot cake contains 2 times more manganese than potato bread. While carrot cake contains 0.528mg of manganese, potato bread contains only 0.253mg.
- The amount of sodium in potato bread is lower.
- Carrot cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrot cake is 37, while the glycemic index of potato bread is 61.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Bread, potato.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +108.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +324.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +620% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
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 | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 0g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 369mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 718mg | 16% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 12.5g | 15% |
| Folate | 67µg | 126µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.232mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.253mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.44mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 47.07g | 11% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 9.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.817mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 0g | 10% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 3.13g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 24µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 375mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 0g | 7% |
| Calories | 415kcal | 266kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 1.25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.188mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.15µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.094mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 172mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 9.38g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
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:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +831.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63% |
