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Carrot vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between carrots and sockeye salmon

  • Carrots have more vitamin A; however, sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 330% more than sockeye salmon.
  • Carrots have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrots is 39, while the glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.3%
Contains more IronIron +73.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +771.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35400%

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1339.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13100%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +929.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +499.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1179.5%

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% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2747.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2220.8%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13214.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1034.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin A 835µg 58µg 86%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Selenium 0.1µg 35.5µg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 10.123mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.827mg 53%
Protein 0.93g 26.48g 51%
Phosphorus 35mg 305mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 1.274mg 20%
Choline 8.8mg 112.6mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.246mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.1µg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 1.327g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.157mg 8%
Fats 0.24g 5.57g 8%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg 7%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.013mg 6%
Calories 41kcal 156kcal 6%
Magnesium 12mg 36mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 1.864g 5%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0.969g 4%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.55mg 3%
Copper 0.045mg 0.076mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 0.52mg 3%
Potassium 320mg 436mg 3%
Folate 19µg 7µg 3%
Carbs 9.58g 0g 3%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.99mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 11mg 2%
Starch 1.43g 0g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 0g 1%
Sodium 69mg 92mg 1%
Net carbs 6.78g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.74g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.932g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $12.6)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.