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Carrot vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Carrot and Sugar substitute

  • Carrot has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 85% more than Carrot.
  • Carrot has 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Sugar substitute. While Carrot has 0.138mg of Vitamin B6, Sugar substitute has only 0.015mg.
  • Carrot has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +720.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +542.9%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Calcium +2563.6%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +720.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +542.9%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Calcium +2563.6%

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 B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +820%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +820%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +866%
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Carbs +784.9%
Contains more Other +319.8%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +866%
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Carbs +784.9%
Contains more Other +319.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +146.2%
Contains more Glucose +84.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +146.2%
Contains more Glucose +84.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0.93g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.24g 0g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 41kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 1.43g 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0.55g 0g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 2.8g 0.6g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.3mg 0.16mg Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 8mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 39mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 572mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.04mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.007mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.022mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg Carrot
Vitamin A 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.015mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.015mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.08mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.015mg Carrot
Folate 19µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carrot Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.