Carrot vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Carrot and Corn
- Carrot has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, however, Corn has more Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 91% more.
- Carrot has 33 times more Vitamin K than Corn. Carrot has 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while Corn has 0.4µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Carrots, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6252.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +230.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +266.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +525% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2571.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +415.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +31% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +401.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +42.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +43.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 96kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 1.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 5.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 18.58g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 20.98g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 218mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.45mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g | 7.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.091mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.79g |
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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
91%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.