Carrot cake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Carrot cake and Waffle different?
- Carrot cake is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Waffle is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 57% higher.
- Carrot cake contains 2 times more Manganese than Waffle. While Carrot cake contains 0.528mg of Manganese, Waffle contains only 0.265mg.
- Carrot cake has less Saturated Fat.
Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210.1% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +746.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +525% |
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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:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1066.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.8% |
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
2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 415kcal | 291kcal |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 7.9g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 14.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 32.9g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 32.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 69mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 255mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 159mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.062mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 190mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 511mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 228IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 65µg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.265mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 46.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.263mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.347mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 2.073mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.25µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 46µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 2.866g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 3.521g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 6.785g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.362mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.63mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.179mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.395mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.409mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.187mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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