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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.
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
9
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Equal in Potassium - 316
Equal in Copper - 0.049
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.9%
Contains more 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.
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
8
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +2581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1411.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +669.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +2581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1411.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +669.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Protein +203.2%
Contains more Fats +54.2%
Equal in Water - 89.3
Equal in Other - 0.87
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Protein +203.2%
Contains more Fats +54.2%
Equal in Water - 89.3
Equal in Other - 0.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
3
:
0
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
3
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3490%
Contains more Glucose +20.4%
Contains more Fructose +23.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
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
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3490%
Contains more Glucose +20.4%
Contains more Fructose +23.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Broccoli
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 4.04g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.24g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 9.58g 6.64g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 34kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g 0g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 4.74g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 2.8g 2.6g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.3mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 35mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 320mg 316mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.24mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.045mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.143mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.1µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 16706IU 623IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 31µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 5.9mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.639mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 19µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 13.2µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.191mg 0.088mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.102mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.101mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.02mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.069mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.04mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.039g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.011g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.038g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Carrot
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.