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Cookie dough vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cookie dough and Carrot cake

  • Cookie dough has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Carrot cake is 20% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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.
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
6
:
4
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +44.9%
Contains more Calcium +454.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +63.7%
Cookie dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +44.9%
Contains more Calcium +454.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +63.7%

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.
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
1
:
7
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2657.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04
Cookie dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2657.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
3
:
2
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +325%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.1
Cookie dough
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Carrot cake
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
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +325%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
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:
2
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.8%
Cookie dough
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 56.6g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 5.4g 5.1g Cookie dough
Fats 18.9g 9.8g Cookie dough
Carbs 59.1g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 424kcal 415kcal Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g Cookie dough
Calcium 31mg 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 2.14mg 1.8mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 28mg 8mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 104mg 247mg Carrot cake
Potassium 147mg 169mg Carrot cake
Sodium 294mg 567mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.64mg 0.2mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.11mg 0.05mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.765mg 0.528mg Cookie dough
Selenium 9.1µg 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 70IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.265mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.17mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 2.205mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.294mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Folate 35µg 67µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.04µg
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.061mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.177mg 0.149mg Cookie dough
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.186mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.414mg 0.336mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.257mg 0.142mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.122mg 0.083mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.238mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.291mg 0.212mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.125mg 0.109mg Cookie dough
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 4.751g 1.472g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 10.531g 4.036g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 3.702g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Carrot cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Cookie dough
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/nutrients
  2. 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.