Carrot cake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between carrot cake and shortbread
- Carrot cake has more vitamin A, phosphorus, calcium, and selenium; however, shortbread has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrot cake is 39% higher.
- Shortbread has 13 times less calcium than carrot cake. Carrot cake has 172mg of calcium, while shortbread has 13mg.
- Shortbread is lower in sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than carrot cake.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +1223.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +274.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.9% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.6% |
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Protein
~5.37g
~equal in
Water
~3.6g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 8.326g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.472g | 8.105g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 66mg | 26% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 26.22g | 25% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 6.2µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 13mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.98mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.314mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 567mg | 353mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 3.275mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.353mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 6.708g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.393mg | 6% |
| Calories | 415kcal | 514kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 63.78g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Folate | 67µg | 81µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.321mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 5.37g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 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 | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.