Chocolate vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate and carrots?
- Chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and caffeine, yet carrots are richer in vitamin A.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 333% higher.
- Carrots contain less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index than carrots.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Carrots, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +1116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2573.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2184.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +737.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +488.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +892.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +41650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +424.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12933.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +538.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +9002.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68042.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +833.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1188.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.045mg | 109% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.3mg | 97% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.037g | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.143mg | 55% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0.24g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 12mg | 32% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 41kcal | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 35mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.014g | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 2.8g | 17% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 9.58g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.24mg | 16% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 0.93g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.138mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.117g | 7% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 320mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 13.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.983mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins