Carrot vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carrots and baby food different?
- Carrots are higher in vitamin A; however, baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, copper, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 590% higher.
- Carrots contain 835 times more vitamin A than baby food. While carrots contain 16706IU of vitamin A, baby food contains only 20IU.
- Carrots have a lower glycemic index (39) than baby food (56).
Carrots, raw and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified are the varieties used in this article.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2121.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +642.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1020% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25800% |
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 | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +457.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3593.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4584.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3431.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +293.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +163.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1217.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1211.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1733.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +666.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8514.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1350.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 47.5mg | 590% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 34.714mg | 211% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 2.717mg | 205% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 2.438mg | 198% |
| Vitamin A | 835µg | 1µg | 93% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 733mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 392mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 25.9µg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.334mg | 32% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 12.2g | 23% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 73.4g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 100mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 3.68mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 2.4mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 7.5g | 19% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 379kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 1.074mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 1.697g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 1.5µg | 10% |
| Folate | 19µg | 43µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 0.24g | 4.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 2.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.189mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 1.206g | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 23.2mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.769g | 3% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 437mg | 3% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
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%
164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)