Carrot vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between carrots and pound cake
- Carrots have more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, pound cake has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 329% higher.
- Pound cake has 8 times less vitamin K than carrots. Carrots have 13.2µg of vitamin K, while pound cake has 1.7µg.
- Carrots are lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than carrots.
Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +393.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4900% |
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 | +1092.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +676.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +645.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +241.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +437.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5716.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +459.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 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 | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21471.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2822.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +66.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1114% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +754.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +27.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 70µg | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 53.64g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.48mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.249mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 140mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 377mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 1.7µg | 10% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.036mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 5g | 8% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 17.36g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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