Carrot cake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Carrot cake and Pound cake
- Carrot cake has more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 22% more.
- Carrot cake contains 5 times more Manganese than Pound cake. Carrot cake contains 0.528mg of Manganese, while Pound cake contains 0.11mg.
- Pound cake contains less Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +266% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +380% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +198% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
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 | +700.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +618.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~5g
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +33.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.419g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 415kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 5g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 13.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | |
| Calcium | 172mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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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
28%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
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.