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Carrot vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carrots and horseradish different?

  • Carrots are higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6; however, horseradish is richer in vitamin C, folate, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 334% higher.
  • Carrots contain 66 times more vitamin E than horseradish. While carrots contain 0.66mg of vitamin E, horseradish contains only 0.01mg.
  • Carrots have less sodium.

Carrots, raw and Horseradish, prepared are the varieties 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.
Carrot
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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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%

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
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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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +915.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +322%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +187.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
~equal in Water ~85.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +828.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Horseradish DV% diff.
Vitamin A 835µg 0µg 93%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 24.9mg 21%
Sodium 69mg 420mg 15%
Folate 19µg 57µg 10%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.3µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.008mg 5%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.83mg 5%
Selenium 0.1µg 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.073mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.093mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.386mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.01mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.024mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 3.3g 2%
Potassium 320mg 246mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 56mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 0.42mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.339g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.126mg 1%
Copper 0.045mg 0.058mg 1%
Carbs 9.58g 11.29g 1%
Fats 0.24g 0.69g 1%
Starch 1.43g 0g 1%
Phosphorus 35mg 31mg 1%
Calories 41kcal 48kcal 0%
Protein 0.93g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 6.78g 7.99g N/A
Sugar 4.74g 7.99g N/A
Choline 8.8mg 6.5mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0.09g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.13g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Horseradish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Carrot
13%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.