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Carrot vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carrot and Nectarine

  • Nectarine has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 91% more than Nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains 6 times less Vitamin K than Carrot. Carrot contains 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while Nectarine contains 2.2µg.
  • Carrot has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Carrots, raw and Nectarines, raw.

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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 Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Manganese +164.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +91.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Manganese +164.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +91.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.28

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +4931.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.4
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4931.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Equal in Water - 87.59
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +528.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.113
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +528.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.113

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1942.9%
Contains more Sucrose +35.7%
Contains more Glucose +166.1%
Contains more Fructose +149.1%
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1942.9%
Contains more Sucrose +35.7%
Contains more Glucose +166.1%
Contains more Fructose +149.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 8.85g Nectarine
Protein 0.93g 1.06g Nectarine
Fats 0.24g 0.32g Nectarine
Carbs 9.58g 10.55g Nectarine
Calories 41kcal 44kcal Nectarine
Starch 1.43g 0.07g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 4.74g 7.89g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 6mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.28mg Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 26mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 201mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.24mg 0.17mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.086mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.143mg 0.054mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin A 16706IU 332IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 17µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.9mg 5.4mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.034mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.027mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.185mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.025mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 5µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 2.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.005mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg 0.009mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.009mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg 0.014mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg 0.016mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg 0.006mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.021mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg 0.013mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg 0.008mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.113g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Nectarine
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
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.