Carrot vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Carrot and Broccoli
- Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 93% higher.
- Broccoli has 27 times less Vitamin A RAE than Carrot. Carrot has 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Broccoli has 31µg.
- Broccoli is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw and Broccoli, 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.
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Calcium
+42.4%
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Iron
+143.3%
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Magnesium
+75%
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Phosphorus
+88.6%
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Sodium
-52.2%
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Zinc
+70.8%
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Manganese
+46.9%
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Selenium
+2400%
Equal in Potassium - 316
Equal in Copper - 0.049
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Calcium
+42.4%
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Iron
+143.3%
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Magnesium
+75%
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Phosphorus
+88.6%
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Sodium
-52.2%
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Zinc
+70.8%
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Manganese
+46.9%
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Selenium
+2400%
Equal in Potassium - 316
Equal in Copper - 0.049
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.
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Vitamin A
+2581.5%
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Vitamin B3
+53.8%
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Vitamin E
+18.2%
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Vitamin C
+1411.9%
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Vitamin B2
+101.7%
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Vitamin B5
+109.9%
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Vitamin B6
+26.8%
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Folate
+231.6%
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Vitamin K
+669.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
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Vitamin A
+2581.5%
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Vitamin B3
+53.8%
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Vitamin E
+18.2%
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Vitamin C
+1411.9%
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Vitamin B2
+101.7%
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Vitamin B5
+109.9%
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Vitamin B6
+26.8%
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Folate
+231.6%
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Vitamin K
+669.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+44.3%
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+10.3%
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Protein
+203.2%
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Fats
+54.2%
Equal in Water - 89.3
Equal in Other - 0.87
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Carbs
+44.3%
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+10.3%
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Protein
+203.2%
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+54.2%
Equal in Water - 89.3
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+207.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+207.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+3490%
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Glucose
+20.4%
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Fructose
+23.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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+3490%
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+20.4%
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Fructose
+23.6%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 6.78g | 4.04g |
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Protein | 0.93g | 2.82g |
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Fats | 0.24g | 0.37g |
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Carbs | 9.58g | 6.64g |
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Calories | 41kcal | 34kcal |
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Starch | 1.43g | 0g |
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Fructose | 0.55g | 0.68g |
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Sugar | 4.74g | 1.7g |
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Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g |
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Calcium | 33mg | 47mg |
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Iron | 0.3mg | 0.73mg |
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Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 35mg | 66mg |
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Potassium | 320mg | 316mg |
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Sodium | 69mg | 33mg |
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Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.41mg |
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Copper | 0.045mg | 0.049mg |
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Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.21mg |
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Selenium | 0.1µg | 2.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 16706IU | 623IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 835µg | 31µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.78mg |
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Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 89.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.071mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.117mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.639mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.573mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.175mg |
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Folate | 19µg | 63µg |
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Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 101.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.033mg |
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Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.088mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.079mg |
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Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.129mg |
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Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.135mg |
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Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.038mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.117mg |
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Valine | 0.069mg | 0.125mg |
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Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.059mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.039g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.011g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.038g |
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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
98%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%

19%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)