Carrot vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between carrots and bananas
- Carrots have more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, bananas have more vitamin B6 and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 92% higher.
- Bananas have 26 times less vitamin K than carrots. Carrots have 13.2µg of vitamin K, while bananas have 0.5µg.
- Carrots are lower in sugar.
Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw and Bananas, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 AVitamin A | +26003.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2540% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +128.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +50.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +276.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +744.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +781.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 1.09g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 8.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 20.24g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 22.84g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 64IU |
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.112g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 4.85g |
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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
91%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.