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Carrot vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between carrots and salmon raw

  • Carrots have more vitamin A; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 333% more than salmon raw.
  • Carrots have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrots is 39, while the glycemic index of salmon raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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.
Carrot
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +793.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +471.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36400%

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6858.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +699.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
2
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2033.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2541.7%
Contains more OtherOther +454.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
1
22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14921.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2070.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Vitamin A 835µg 12µg 91%
Selenium 0.1µg 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.818mg 52%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 7.86mg 43%
Protein 0.93g 19.84g 38%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 1.664mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.38mg 25%
Phosphorus 35mg 200mg 24%
Copper 0.045mg 0.25mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 2.539g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.226mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Fats 0.24g 6.34g 9%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg 7%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.016mg 6%
Iron 0.3mg 0.8mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 2.103g 5%
Calories 41kcal 142kcal 5%
Potassium 320mg 490mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 4%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.64mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0.981g 4%
Carbs 9.58g 0g 3%
Calcium 33mg 12mg 2%
Folate 19µg 25µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Sodium 69mg 44mg 1%
Net carbs 6.78g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Carrot
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $12.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.