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French rolls vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between french rolls and carrot cake

  • French rolls have more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and copper, while carrot cake has more vitamin A, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Carrot cake's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 39% higher.
  • Carrot cake contains 3 times less copper than french rolls. French rolls contain 0.135mg of copper, while carrot cake contains 0.05mg.
  • Carrot cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrot cake is 37, while the glycemic index of french rolls is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Rolls, french 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 52% 15% 68% 17% 5.5% 106% 74% 69% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more IronIron +50.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +170%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194%
~equal in Sodium ~567mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.528mg

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.
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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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 4% 32% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
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 ProteinProtein +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +866.7%
Contains more FatsFats +127.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.8%
~equal in Other ~2.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.702 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Carrot cake DV% diff.
Selenium 27.9µg 14.9µg 24%
Phosphorus 84mg 247mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.265mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 3.702g 19%
Methionine 153mg 0.083mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.205mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Folate 113µg 67µg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg 11%
Iron 2.71mg 1.8mg 11%
Carbs 50.2g 79.2g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.17mg 10%
Copper 0.135mg 0.05mg 9%
Fats 4.3g 9.8g 8%
Calcium 91mg 172mg 8%
Protein 8.6g 5.1g 7%
Calories 277kcal 415kcal 7%
Zinc 0.9mg 0.2mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.961g 4.036g 5%
Choline 14.8mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.294mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.079mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.962g 1.472g 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Potassium 114mg 169mg 2%
Manganese 0.559mg 0.528mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 47g 79.2g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Sodium 574mg 567mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.186mg 0%
Leucine 0.608mg 0.336mg 0%
Lysine 0.231mg 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.238mg 0%
Valine 0.38mg 0.212mg 0%
Histidine 0.188mg 0.109mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French rolls Carrot 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
32%
French rolls
21%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.