Carrot vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between carrots and barbecue sauce
- Barbecue sauce contains less vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, and vitamin C than carrots.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 330% higher.
- Barbecue sauce has 10 times less vitamin C than carrots. Carrots have 5.9mg of vitamin C, while barbecue sauce has 0.6mg.
- Carrots are lower in sugar.
Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw and Sauce, barbecue.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1200% |
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 | +883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7490.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +219.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +485.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
2.68 g
Glucose:
16.39 g
Fructose:
14.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +308.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +34% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2678% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2476.4% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 11µg | 92% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 1027mg | 42% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 14.17g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 1.8µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 40.77g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 232mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.597mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.164mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.126mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.43g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 7.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.101g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | 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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 958mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.