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Pineapple cake vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pineapple cake and Carrot cake

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, while Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12728% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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 +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +74%
Contains more ZincZinc +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.5%

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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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% 116% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +662.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +797.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.8%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Carrot cake Opinion
Calories 319kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Protein 3.5g 5.1g Carrot cake
Fats 12.1g 9.8g Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.2mg
Net carbs 49.7g 79.2g Carrot cake
Carbs 50.5g 79.2g Carrot cake
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Pineapple cake
Calcium 120mg 172mg Carrot cake
Potassium 112mg 169mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.8mg Carrot cake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Copper 0.087mg 0.05mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.2mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 82mg 247mg Carrot cake
Sodium 319mg 567mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A 62µg 97µg Carrot cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 9.4µg 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.265mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.17mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.205mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.294mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.04µg Pineapple cake
Folate 26µg 67µg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 1.472g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 4.036g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 3.702g Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.117mg 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.264mg 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.143mg 0.142mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.167mg 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.081mg 0.109mg Carrot cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pineapple cake 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
28%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.443g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
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?
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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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.