Carrot vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carrots and coconut different?
- Carrots are richer in vitamin A and vitamin K, while coconut is higher in manganese, copper, iron, fiber, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than coconut.
- Carrots contain 66 times more vitamin K than coconut. Carrots contain 13.2µg of vitamin K, while coconut contains 0.2µg.
- Carrots are lower in saturated fat.
- Coconut has a higher glycemic index (59) than carrots (39).
Carrots, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, raw types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +710% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +866.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +358.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +949% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10000% |
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 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13854.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10078.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 29.698g | 135% |
| Vitamin A | 835µg | 0µg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 1.5mg | 59% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 33.49g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.435mg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2.43mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 9g | 25% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 10.1µg | 18% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 354kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 113mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.2µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.054mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 1.425g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 15.23g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.366g | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 320mg | 356mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)