Carrot vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between carrots and marshmallow
- Carrots have more vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, marshmallow is richer in copper.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 334% more than marshmallow.
- Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of marshmallow is 62, while the glycemic index of carrots is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Candies, marshmallows.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +337.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1687.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1600% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1160.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +5360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +8700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +438.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +748.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +471.4% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 0µg | 93% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 81.3g | 24% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 318kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.1g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.003mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.008mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.001mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.001mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 81.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 57.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 69mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)