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Carrot vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carrot and Russet potato

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 93% more than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato has 9 times less Vitamin E than Carrot. Carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E , while Russet potato has 0.07mg.
  • Russet potato contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +83.3%
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +137.8%
Contains more Manganese +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +137.8%
Contains more Manganese +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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 +166960%
Contains more Vitamin E +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +560%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +166960%
Contains more Vitamin E +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +560%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +84.6%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Protein +182.8%
Contains more Carbs +123.8%
Contains more Other +40.6%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +84.6%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Protein +182.8%
Contains more Carbs +123.8%
Contains more Other +40.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +820.5%
Contains more Glucose +59.5%
Contains more Fructose +71.9%
Contains more Starch +1120.3%
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +820.5%
Contains more Glucose +59.5%
Contains more Fructose +71.9%
Contains more Starch +1120.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 0.93g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.24g 0.13g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 41kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 1.43g 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.55g 0.32g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 18mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 35mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 320mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 69mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.24mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.045mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.143mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Russet potato
Vitamin A 16706IU 10IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 1µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.07mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.048mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 19µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 13.2µg 2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.191mg 0.086mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.102mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.101mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.02mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.069mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.04mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.003g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.054g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.