Carrot vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carrots and milkshake
- Carrots have more vitamin A, fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin B6; however, milkshake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 332% more than milkshake.
- Carrots have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of carrots is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Carrots, raw and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +74.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +921.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +342.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +228.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2200% |
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 | +3240% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +573.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +236.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +315.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1162.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6150% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.113g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 25µg | 90% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.2µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 115mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 146mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.195mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 1.886g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 3.86g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.014mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.146mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 2.3µg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 3.03g | 4% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 183mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 17.75g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.875g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.368mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 14.3mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 17.75g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 17.75g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.113g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.849g)
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.