Avocado vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Avocado and Carrot

Avocado has more Vitamin B5, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, while Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE.
Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 92% higher.
Carrot contains 57 times less Saturated Fat than Avocado. Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Carrot contains 0.037g.

The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Carrots, raw.

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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.

Avocado

Carrot

Contains more Iron +83.3%

Contains more Magnesium +141.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%

Contains more Potassium +51.6%

Contains less Sodium -89.9%

Contains more Zinc +166.7%

Contains more Copper +322.2%

Contains more Selenium +300%

Contains more Calcium +175%

Equal in Manganese - 0.143

Avocado

Carrot

Contains more Iron +83.3%

Contains more Magnesium +141.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%

Contains more Potassium +51.6%

Contains less Sodium -89.9%

Contains more Zinc +166.7%

Contains more Copper +322.2%

Contains more Selenium +300%

Contains more Calcium +175%

Equal in Manganese - 0.143

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.

Avocado

Carrot

Contains more Vitamin E +213.6%

Contains more Vitamin C +69.5%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%

Contains more Folate +326.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +59.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +11342.5%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066

Avocado

Carrot

Contains more Vitamin E +213.6%

Contains more Vitamin C +69.5%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%

Contains more Folate +326.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +59.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +11342.5%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Avocado

Carrot

Contains more Protein +115.1%

Contains more Fats +6008.3%

Contains more Other +64.6%

Contains more Carbs +12.3%

Contains more Water +20.6%

Avocado

Protein: 2 g

Fats: 14.66 g

Carbs: 8.53 g

Water: 73.23 g

Other: 1.58 g

Carrot

Protein: 0.93 g

Fats: 0.24 g

Carbs: 9.58 g

Water: 88.29 g

Other: 0.96 g

Contains more Protein +115.1%

Contains more Fats +6008.3%

Contains more Other +64.6%

Contains more Carbs +12.3%

Contains more Water +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Avocado

Carrot

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69892.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1452.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Avocado

Saturated Fat: 2.126 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g

Carrot

Saturated Fat: 0.037 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69892.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1452.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Avocado

Carrot

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +1200%

Contains more Sucrose +5883.3%

Contains more Glucose +59.5%

Contains more Fructose +358.3%

Avocado

Starch: 0.11 g

Sucrose: 0.06 g

Glucose: 0.37 g

Fructose: 0.12 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0.1 g

Carrot

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 Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +1200%

Contains more Sucrose +5883.3%

Contains more Glucose +59.5%

Contains more Fructose +358.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	1.83g	6.78g
Protein	2g	0.93g
Fats	14.66g	0.24g
Carbs	8.53g	9.58g
Calories	160kcal	41kcal
Starch	0.11g	1.43g
Fructose	0.12g	0.55g
Sugar	0.66g	4.74g
Fiber	6.7g	2.8g
Calcium	12mg	33mg
Iron	0.55mg	0.3mg
Magnesium	29mg	12mg
Phosphorus	52mg	35mg
Potassium	485mg	320mg
Sodium	7mg	69mg
Zinc	0.64mg	0.24mg
Copper	0.19mg	0.045mg
Manganese	0.142mg	0.143mg
Selenium	0.4µg	0.1µg
Vitamin A	146IU	16706IU
Vitamin A RAE	7µg	835µg
Vitamin E	2.07mg	0.66mg
Vitamin C	10mg	5.9mg
Vitamin B1	0.067mg	0.066mg
Vitamin B2	0.13mg	0.058mg
Vitamin B3	1.738mg	0.983mg
Vitamin B5	1.389mg	0.273mg
Vitamin B6	0.257mg	0.138mg
Folate	81µg	19µg
Vitamin K	21µg	13.2µg
Tryptophan	0.025mg	0.012mg
Threonine	0.073mg	0.191mg
Isoleucine	0.084mg	0.077mg
Leucine	0.143mg	0.102mg
Lysine	0.132mg	0.101mg
Methionine	0.038mg	0.02mg
Phenylalanine	0.097mg	0.061mg
Valine	0.107mg	0.069mg
Histidine	0.049mg	0.04mg
Saturated Fat	2.126g	0.037g
Monounsaturated Fat	9.799g	0.014g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.816g	0.117g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.015g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.111g

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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

35%

98%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

21%

12%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.089g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

Which food is cheaper?

Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Avocado is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Avocado vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Differences between Avocado and Carrot

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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