Carrot vs Sweet potato - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Carrot and Sweet potato
- Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, while Sweet potato has more Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 14% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 7 times less Vitamin K than Carrot. Carrot contains 13.2µg of Vitamin K, while Sweet potato contains 1.8µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+103.3%
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Magnesium
+108.3%
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Phosphorus
+34.3%
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Sodium
-20.3%
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Zinc
+25%
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Copper
+235.6%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 337
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Iron
+103.3%
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Magnesium
+108.3%
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Phosphorus
+34.3%
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Sodium
-20.3%
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Zinc
+25%
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Copper
+235.6%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 337
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+17.8%
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Vitamin E
+153.8%
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Vitamin C
+145.8%
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Vitamin B3
+76.5%
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Folate
+72.7%
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Vitamin K
+633.3%
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Vitamin B1
+18.2%
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Vitamin B5
+193%
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Vitamin B6
+51.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.061
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Vitamin A
+17.8%
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Vitamin E
+153.8%
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Vitamin C
+145.8%
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Vitamin B3
+76.5%
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Folate
+72.7%
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Vitamin K
+633.3%
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Vitamin B1
+18.2%
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Vitamin B5
+193%
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Vitamin B6
+51.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.061
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 17.12g |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 1.57g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.05g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 20.12g |
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| Calories | 41kcal | 86kcal |
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| Starch | 1.43g | 12.65g |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.7g |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 4.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 30mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 55mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.151mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 14187IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 2.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.209mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.092mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.089mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.031mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.001g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.014g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
98
85
Mineral Summary Score
13
21
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
6%
9%
Carbohydrates
10%
20%
Fats
1%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.