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Chocolate vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Carrot?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% higher.
  • Carrot contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Carrots, raw 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.
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Carrot
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
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.
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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.273
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.273

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1188.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +1188.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Carrot
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 Chocolate Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 6.78g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.93g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.24g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 9.58g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 41kcal Chocolate
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 47.9g 4.74g Carrot
Fiber 7g 2.8g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 33mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.3mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 12mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 35mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 320mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 69mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.24mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.045mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.143mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.1µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.058mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.273mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 19µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 13.2µg 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 8mg 0mg Carrot
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Carrot
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.037g Carrot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.014g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.117g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Carrot
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
10%
Chocolate
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
12%
Carrot

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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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