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Carrot vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carrot and Icing

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Icing has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Carrot is 93% higher.
  • Carrot is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
Carrot
9
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +841.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +841.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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
Carrot
8
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 13
Carrot
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +485.9%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +6662.5%
Contains more Carbs +608.7%
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +485.9%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +6662.5%
Contains more Carbs +608.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6695.7%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6695.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Icing Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 67.89g Icing
Protein 0.93g 0g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 9.58g 67.89g Icing
Calories 41kcal 418kcal Icing
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 63.1g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 3mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.16mg Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 1mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 18mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 34mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 184mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.07mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 16706IU 0IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.01mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.22mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.055mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 8µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 13µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 2.974g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.937g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.