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Carrot vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Carrot and Clementine?

  • Carrot is higher in Vitamin K, and Manganese, yet Clementine is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Clementine's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Carrot is lower.

We used Carrots, raw and Clementines, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +521.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Copper - 0.043
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 6% 8% 9% 16% 1% 2% 15% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +521.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Copper - 0.043
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +727.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 163% 22% 7% 12% 10% 18% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +727.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +26.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Equal in Protein - 0.85
Equal in Water - 86.58
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Equal in Protein - 0.85
Equal in Water - 86.58

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +66%
Contains more Glucose +169.5%
Contains more Fructose +198.2%
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
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +66%
Contains more Glucose +169.5%
Contains more Fructose +198.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Clementine Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 10.32g Clementine
Protein 0.93g 0.85g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 0.15g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 12.02g Clementine
Calories 41kcal 47kcal Clementine
Starch 1.43g 0g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 1.64g Clementine
Sugar 4.74g 9.18g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 30mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.14mg Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 21mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 177mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 1mg Clementine
Zinc 0.24mg 0.06mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.043mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.023mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.2mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 48.8mg Clementine
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.086mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.03mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.636mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.151mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.075mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 24µg Clementine
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Clementine
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
21%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients
  2. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.