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White bread vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white bread and carrot cake

  • White bread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, copper, and vitamin B2, while carrot cake has more phosphorus and vitamin A.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for iron is 23% higher.
  • Carrot cake contains 4 times less zinc than white bread. White bread contains 0.74mg of zinc, while carrot cake contains 0.2mg.
  • Carrot cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrot cake is 37, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +187.5%
Contains more IronIron +100.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +102%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152%
~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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.079mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +73.5%
Contains more WaterWater +911.7%
Contains more FatsFats +194.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -52.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +573.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Carrot cake DV% diff.
Iron 3.61mg 1.8mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.265mg 22%
Phosphorus 98mg 247mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.205mg 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.702g 14%
Selenium 22µg 14.9µg 13%
Folate 111µg 67µg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg 11%
Fats 3.33g 9.8g 10%
Carbs 49.42g 79.2g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 4.036g 9%
Protein 8.85g 5.1g 8%
Calories 266kcal 415kcal 7%
Copper 0.101mg 0.05mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.17mg 6%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.294mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 8mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.698g 1.472g 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Calcium 144mg 172mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Sodium 490mg 567mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Potassium 126mg 169mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.079mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 79.2g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Manganese 0.536mg 0.528mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0%
Leucine 0.336mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0%
Valine 0.212mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
21%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.774g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 ($)
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.

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.