Carrot vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carrots and tomatoes
- Carrots have more vitamin A and fiber; however, tomatoes are higher in vitamin C.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 317% more than tomatoes.
- Carrots have 3 times more calcium than tomatoes. While carrots have 33mg of calcium, tomatoes have only 10mg.
- Tomatoes have less sugar.
- The glycemic index of carrots is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.
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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 | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
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 | +1888.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +67.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +132.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
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Protein
~0.88g
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Water
~94.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +111.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +149.1% |
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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 Sodium |
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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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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 42µg | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 13.7mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 7.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.594mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 3.89g | 2% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 18kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 0g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1.37g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 0.88g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.014mg | 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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)