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Carrot vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carrot and Purple mangosteen

  • Purple mangosteen contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Carrot.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% higher.
  • Purple mangosteen contains 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Carrot. Carrot contains 0.138mg of Vitamin B6, while Purple mangosteen contains 0.018mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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 +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Magnesium - 13
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +47631.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +47631.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +126.8%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Fats +141.7%
Contains more Carbs +87%
Equal in Water - 80.94
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +126.8%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Fats +141.7%
Contains more Carbs +87%
Equal in Water - 80.94

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Purple mangosteen
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.93g 0.41g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 9.58g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 41kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 12mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.3mg
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 35mg 8mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 48mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 7mg Purple mangosteen
Zinc 0.24mg 0.21mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.143mg 0.102mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg Carrot
Vitamin A 16706IU 35IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 2µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 2.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.054mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.054mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.286mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.032mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.018mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.