Celeriac vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between celeriac and carrots
- Celeriac has more vitamin K and phosphorus; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 334% more than celeriac.
- Carrots contain 3 times less phosphorus than celeriac. Celeriac contains 115mg of phosphorus, while carrots contain 35mg.
- Celeriac has less sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Celeriac, raw and Carrots, raw.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +228.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31% |
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 CVitamin C | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
~equal in
Carbs
~9.58g
~equal in
Water
~88.29g
~equal in
Other
~0.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +314.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 41µg | 13.2µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 35mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.983mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.352mg | 0.273mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.138mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 5.9mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 320mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 43mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 41kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.2g | 9.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.4g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.6g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.079g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.148g | 0.117g | 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
19%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.