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Carrot vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carrot and Chocolate?

  • Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% higher.
  • Carrot has 418 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate. Carrot has 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate has 2µg.
  • Carrot contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Carrots, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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.
Carrot
Carrot
0
:
10
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +2573.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.6%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +737.5%
Contains more Copper +2184.4%
Contains more Manganese +892.3%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +2573.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.6%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +737.5%
Contains more Copper +2184.4%
Contains more Manganese +892.3%
Contains more Selenium +2900%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
10
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +33312%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +63%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +33312%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +63%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
4
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Water +9002.1%
Contains more Protein +424.7%
Contains more Fats +12933.3%
Contains more Carbs +538.5%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9002.1%
Contains more Protein +424.7%
Contains more Fats +12933.3%
Contains more Carbs +538.5%
Contains more Other +77.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.3%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1188.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1188.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 0.93g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.24g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 9.58g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 41kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 47.9g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 33mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.3mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 12mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 35mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 320mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 69mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.24mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.045mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.143mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.1µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 16706IU 50IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 2µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.54mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.025mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.05mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.725mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.042mg Carrot
Folate 19µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 13.2µg 8.1µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Carrot
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 18.519g Carrot
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Carrot
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.