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Carrot vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carrot and Fruit preserves

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, while Fruit preserves has more Copper.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Jams and preserves.

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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
6
:
4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +315.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +257.5%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +315.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +257.5%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +1900%

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
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2630.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1265%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +590%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2630.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1265%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +590%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +151.4%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Water +189.8%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Contains more Carbs +618.8%
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +151.4%
Contains more Fats +242.9%
Contains more Water +189.8%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Contains more Carbs +618.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.4%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Fruit preserves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.93g 0.37g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 0.07g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 41kcal 278kcal Fruit preserves
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 48.5g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 1.1g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 20mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 12mg 4mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 19mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 77mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.24mg 0.06mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.143mg 0.04mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 16706IU 0IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.12mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.016mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.036mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.02mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.02mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 11µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.008mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg 0.023mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.017mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg 0.037mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg 0.03mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg 0.001mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.021mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg 0.021mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg 0.014mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.038g Fruit preserves
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 Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.76g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.