White cake vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between White cake and Carrot cake
- White cake contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin A, Folate, Calcium, Iron, and Selenium than Carrot cake.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Carrot cake is 25% higher.
- Carrot cake has 3 times less Saturated Fat than White cake. White cake has 3.897g of Saturated Fat, while Carrot cake has 1.472g.
Food types used in this article are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +252.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4495.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +475% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
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 | -62.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.036g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 356kcal | 415kcal |
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| Protein | 4.4g | 5.1g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 9.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.2g | 79.2g |
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| Carbs | 63.2g | 79.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 99mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 57.39g |
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| Fiber | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 284mg | 567mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1930IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.277mg | 0.528mg |
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| Selenium | 10.7µg | 14.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.063mg | 2.205mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 31µg | 67µg |
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| Choline | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.897g | 1.472g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.692g | 4.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.162g | 3.702g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.229mg | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.109mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
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.