Carrot vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carrots and almonds
- Carrots have more vitamin A; however, almonds are higher in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, fiber, and zinc.
- Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 166% more than carrots.
- The glycemic index of carrots is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Carrots, raw and Nuts, almonds.
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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 | +2150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +715.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1136.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2191.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1274.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1423.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3783.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1862.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +492% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1902% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2174.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20704.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +208.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +225264.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10437.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +98.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +247.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +400% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 25.63mg | 166% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 1.031mg | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 835µg | 0µg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 2.179mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 1.138mg | 83% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 12.329g | 81% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 31.551g | 79% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 49.93g | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 481mg | 64% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 270mg | 61% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 3.71mg | 43% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 21.15g | 40% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 12.5g | 39% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 579kcal | 27% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 3.12mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 269mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 3.802g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 3.618mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.205mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 733mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 52.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 44µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 21.55g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.471mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.43g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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
35%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.