Chocolate cake vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and carrot cake
- Chocolate cake has more copper, while carrot cake has more phosphorus, calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Carrot cake covers your daily need for phosphorus, 20% more than chocolate cake.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +314% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +245% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +148.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +577.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
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Protein
~5.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 247mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 1.472g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.05mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 315mg | 567mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 172mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.528mg | 11% |
| Folate | 27µg | 67µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.265mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 79.2g | 9% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 9.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 2.205mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 3.702g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.04µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 14.9µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 4.036g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 415kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 169mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 5.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 79.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 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
19%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.