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Fast food vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fast food and carrots

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate, while carrots have more vitamin A.
  • Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 333% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in carrots is lower.
  • Carrots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrots is 39, while the glycemic index of fast food is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.9%
Contains more IronIron +920%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Carrot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9177.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +169.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1676.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4904.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +129.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34435.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1335.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Carrot
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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
Contains more StarchStarch +1499.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +247.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +312.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Carrot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 9µg 835µg 92%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.1µg 37%
Iron 3.06mg 0.3mg 35%
Protein 16.52g 0.93g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.983mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.058mg 23%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.24mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.066mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.037g 20%
Fats 12.01g 0.24g 18%
Folate 80µg 19µg 15%
Phosphorus 134mg 35mg 14%
Calories 297kcal 41kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.014g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Sodium 331mg 69mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.117g 10%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.143mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 1.43g 9%
Copper 0.121mg 0.045mg 8%
Carbs 31.5g 9.58g 7%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 13.2µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.138mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 8.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.273mg 5%
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g 4%
Potassium 197mg 320mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 12mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 33mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0.55g 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.66mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 6.78g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 4.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.04mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Carrot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Fast food
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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