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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.
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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.
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.65mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
43% 27% 30%
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
Carrot
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23% 58% 10% 9%
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
34% 60% 3%
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 +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Pound cake DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Pound cake
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
35%
Carrot
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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