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Carrot vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carrot and Egg white different?

  • Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Egg white is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Carrot covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 93% more than Egg white.

Carrots, raw and Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +95.7%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +19900%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
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 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +95.7%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +19900%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +836.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2660%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +836.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2660%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +1212.3%
Contains more Other +52.4%
Contains more Protein +1072%
Equal in Water - 87.57
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +1212.3%
Contains more Other +52.4%
Contains more Protein +1072%
Equal in Water - 87.57

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5028.6%
Contains more Glucose +73.5%
Contains more Fructose +685.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5028.6%
Contains more Glucose +73.5%
Contains more Fructose +685.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 0.73g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 0.24g 0.17g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 0.73g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 52kcal Egg white
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0.07g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 0.71g Egg white
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 7mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.08mg Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 15mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 163mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 166mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.03mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.023mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.011mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 16706IU 0IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.004mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.105mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.19mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.005mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 4µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Egg white
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.191mg 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 0.102mg 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.101mg 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.02mg 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.069mg 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.04mg 0.29mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Egg white
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
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.