Crouton vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Crouton and Carrot cake
- Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 41% higher.
- Carrot cake has 3 times less Copper than Crouton. Crouton has 0.163mg of Copper, while Carrot cake has 0.05mg.
Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain 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 | +287.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +345% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +135.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~79.2g
~equal in
Other
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 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 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~1.472g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 407kcal | 415kcal |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 5.1g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 9.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 79.2g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 79.2g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.8mg |
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| Fiber | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 567mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1930IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 97µg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.528mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 14.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 2.205mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 67µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 1.472g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 4.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 3.702g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.109mg |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.