Carrot vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between carrots and russet potatoes
- Carrots have more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, russet potatoes are richer in vitamin B6, iron, copper, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 334% more than russet potatoes.
- Russet potatoes have 9 times less vitamin E than carrots. Carrots have 0.66mg of vitamin E, while russet potatoes have 0.07mg.
- Russet potatoes contain less sugar.
- Russet potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of russet potatoes is 82, while the glycemic index of carrots is 39.
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 CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +842.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose | +820.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +59.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +71.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1120.3% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 1µg | 93% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.354mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.07mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 2µg | 9% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 17.45g | 7% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 550mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.107mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 21.44g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.228mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 2.63g | 3% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 97kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 8.3mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.348mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 19.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 1.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.32g | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.