Pie crust vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pie crust and carrot cake
- Pie crust has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and iron; however, carrot cake has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pie crust is 33% higher.
- Carrot cake has 2 times less folate than pie crust. Pie crust has 104µg of folate, while carrot cake has 67µg.
- Carrot cake is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +182% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.6% |
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 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 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 | +343.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.702g
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 4.036g | 35% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 9.8g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 1.472g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 247mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 14.9µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 172mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.265mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 97µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 79.2g | 9% |
| Folate | 104µg | 67µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.528mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 567mg | 8% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 415kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.8mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 5.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 2.205mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 169mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 3.702g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.294mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 79.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
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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
24%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.502g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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