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Carrot vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carrots and provolone different?

  • Carrots are higher in vitamin A; however, provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 317% higher.
  • Carrots have less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index (27) than carrots (39).

Carrots, raw and Cheese, provolone are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1330%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2190.9%
Contains more IronIron +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1245.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1317.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.7%
Contains more WaterWater +115.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2650.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10991.7%
Contains more OtherOther +390.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52707.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +557.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.037g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 33mg 756mg 72%
Vitamin A 835µg 236µg 67%
Phosphorus 35mg 496mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Protein 0.93g 25.58g 49%
Fats 0.24g 26.62g 41%
Sodium 69mg 876mg 35%
Zinc 0.24mg 3.23mg 27%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.321mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 7.393g 18%
Calories 41kcal 351kcal 16%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 2.2µg 9%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg 7%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.01mg 6%
Potassium 320mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.156mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.073mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.769g 4%
Magnesium 12mg 28mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.019mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.476mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Copper 0.045mg 0.026mg 2%
Carbs 9.58g 2.14g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 15.4mg 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 6.78g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 4.74g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Carrot
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 807mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.