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Carrot vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot and Peanut butter

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% more.
  • Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Carrots, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains more Iron +480%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +857.1%
Contains more Potassium +74.4%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +945.8%
Contains more Copper +837.8%
Contains more Manganese +1064.3%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains more Iron +480%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +857.1%
Contains more Potassium +74.4%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +945.8%
Contains more Copper +837.8%
Contains more Manganese +1064.3%
Contains more Selenium +4000%

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
3
:
7
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
Contains more Vitamin E +1278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more Folate +357.9%
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%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
Contains more Vitamin E +1278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more Folate +357.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
4
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Water +7078%
Contains more Protein +2288.2%
Contains more Fats +21300%
Contains more Carbs +132.9%
Contains more Other +201%
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Water +7078%
Contains more Protein +2288.2%
Contains more Fats +21300%
Contains more Carbs +132.9%
Contains more Other +201%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185192.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10613.7%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185192.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10613.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Glucose +353.8%
Contains more Fructose +358.3%
Contains more Starch +149%
Contains more Sucrose +185.5%
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
Peanut butter
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +353.8%
Contains more Fructose +358.3%
Contains more Starch +149%
Contains more Sucrose +185.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 17.31g Peanut butter
Protein 0.93g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.24g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 9.58g 22.31g Peanut butter
Calories 41kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 1.43g 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.55g 0.12g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 10.49g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 33mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.3mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 12mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 35mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 320mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 69mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.24mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.045mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.143mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 0.1µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 16706IU 0IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 19µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.3µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.191mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.102mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.101mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.02mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.069mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.04mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 10.325g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.