Carrot vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between Carrot and Plantain raw
- Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, while Plantain raw has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 87% higher.
- Plantain raw contains 19 times less Vitamin K than Carrot. Carrot contains 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while Plantain raw contains 0.7µg.
- The amount of Sugar in Carrot is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Plantains, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +1000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 AVitamin A | +1382.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
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
0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +128.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 41kcal | 122kcal |
|
| Protein | 0.93g | 1.3g |
|
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.37g |
|
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 18.4mg |
|
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 29.59g |
|
| Carbs | 9.58g | 31.89g |
|
| Magnesium | 12mg | 37mg |
|
| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg |
|
| Potassium | 320mg | 499mg |
|
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.6mg |
|
| Sugar | 4.74g | 15g |
|
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.3g |
|
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.081mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.14mg |
|
| Starch | 1.43g |
|
|
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 34mg |
|
| Sodium | 69mg | 4mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 1127IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 835µg | 56µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.14mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.143mg |
|
|
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.5µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.052mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.054mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.686mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.26mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.299mg |
|
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.7µg |
|
| Folate | 19µg | 22µg |
|
| Choline | 8.8mg | 13.5mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.143g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.032g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.069g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.015mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.034mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.036mg |
|
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.059mg |
|
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.06mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.017mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.044mg |
|
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.046mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.064mg |
|
| Fructose | 0.55g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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
91%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.