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Carrot cake vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between carrot cake and strudel

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin B1 in strudel is higher than in carrot cake.
  • Strudel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than carrot cake.
  • Strudel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of carrot cake is 37.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 52% 15% 68% 17% 5.5% 106% 74% 69% 81%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.3%
Contains more IronIron +227.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~263mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 32% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +307.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +711.1%
Contains more OtherOther +108.7%
~equal in Protein ~5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.702 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.3%

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 Strudel
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Strudel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.6µg 65%
Iron 1.8mg 5.9mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.53mg 35%
Vitamin A 97µg 395µg 33%
Selenium 14.9µg 27%
Manganese 0.528mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.45mg 22%
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 5.3mg 19%
Calcium 172mg 293mg 12%
Carbs 79.2g 50g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.39mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 4.6g 6%
Saturated fat 1.472g 2.7g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 6%
Copper 0.05mg 6%
Sodium 567mg 691mg 5%
Calories 415kcal 318kcal 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.036g 2.8g 3%
Potassium 169mg 71mg 3%
Phosphorus 247mg 263mg 2%
Fats 9.8g 11g 2%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.4mg 2%
Folate 67µg 74µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 13mg 1%
Protein 5.1g 5g 0%
Net carbs 79.2g 48.8g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Strudel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Carrot cake
62%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strudel
Strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.

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

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.