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Popovers vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Popovers and Carrot cake

  • Popovers have more Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Manganese, while Carrot cake have more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Carrot cake contains 3 times less Copper than Popovers. Popovers contain 0.171mg of Copper, while Carrot cake contains 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Carrot cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Popovers, dry mix, enriched 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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
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 +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +242%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.4%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 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 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 ProteinProtein +103.9%
Contains more WaterWater +225%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more FatsFats +127.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 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 -33.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +103.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Carrot cake Opinion
Calories 371kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Protein 10.4g 5.1g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 9.8g Carrot cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Net carbs 71g 79.2g Carrot cake
Carbs 71g 79.2g Carrot cake
Magnesium 25mg 8mg Popovers
Calcium 32mg 172mg Carrot cake
Potassium 100mg 169mg Carrot cake
Iron 2.97mg 1.8mg Popovers
Copper 0.171mg 0.05mg Popovers
Zinc 0.88mg 0.2mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 247mg Carrot cake
Sodium 906mg 567mg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 0IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg Carrot cake
Manganese 0.741mg 0.528mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 14.9µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.265mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.17mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 2.205mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.294mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.04µg Popovers
Folate 145µg 67µg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 1.472g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 4.036g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 3.702g Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.061mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.149mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.186mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.336mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.142mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg 0.083mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.238mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.212mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.109mg Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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
28%
Popovers
28%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
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 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.

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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.