Carrot vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carrots and chicken meat
- Carrots have more vitamin A; however, chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 331% more than chicken meat.
- Carrots have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of carrots is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +615% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +708.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23800% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1639.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +763.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +189.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +648.9% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-374.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2835.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5566.7% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38042.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2438.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 48µg | 87% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 27.3g | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 8.487mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 23.9µg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 13.6g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 182mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.4mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 2.97g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 3.79g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 1.03mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 1.94mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 5.34g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.26mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 65.9mg | 10% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 239kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 2.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.168mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 0g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 69mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.753g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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