Carrot vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between carrots and sweet and sour
- Carrots have more vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, sweet, and sour has more manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 334% higher.
- Sweet and sour has 66 times less vitamin E than carrots. Carrots have 0.66mg of vitamin E, while sweet, and sour has 0.01mg.
- Carrots are lower in sodium.
- Sweet and sour has a higher glycemic index than carrots.
Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +432.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +425.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +193.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +47.5% |
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:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +299% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 1µg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.761mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 371mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.1g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.2µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 38.22g | 10% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.053mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.187mg | 5% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 150kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 8.7mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2.4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 0.27g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.