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Portobello vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Portobello and Carrot?

  • Portobello is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% more.
  • Portobello has 219 times more Selenium than Carrot. While Portobello has 21.9µg of Selenium, Carrot has only 0.1µg.

We used Mushrooms, portabella, grilled and Carrots, raw types in this article.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Zinc +170.8%
Contains more Copper +764.4%
Contains more Selenium +21800%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Manganese +113.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Zinc +170.8%
Contains more Copper +764.4%
Contains more Selenium +21800%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Manganese +113.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066
Equal in Folate - 19
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% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +252.7%
Contains more Fats +141.7%
Contains more Carbs +115.8%
Equal in Water - 88.29
Equal in Other - 0.96
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +252.7%
Contains more Fats +141.7%
Contains more Carbs +115.8%
Equal in Water - 88.29
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +283.1%
Contains more Starch +232.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +283.1%
Contains more Starch +232.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 3.28g 0.93g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.24g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 29kcal 41kcal Carrot
Starch 0.43g 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 2.26g 4.74g Portobello
Fiber 2.2g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 3mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 0.4mg 0.3mg Portobello
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Portobello
Phosphorus 135mg 35mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 320mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 69mg Portobello
Zinc 0.65mg 0.24mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.045mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 21.9µg 0.1µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.066mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.058mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.983mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.273mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 19µg
Vitamin K 0µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.012mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.077mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg 0.102mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.101mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg 0.02mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.061mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg 0.069mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.04mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.117g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello Carrot
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
30%
Portobello
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.