Potato vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Potato and Carrot?
- Potato is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Iron, yet Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% higher.
- Potato has 3 times more Vitamin C than Carrot. Potato has 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Carrot has 5.9mg.
We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 | +91.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
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 | +233.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +835200% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +560% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +969.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2011.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +90.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +111.5% |
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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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Calories | 77kcal | 41kcal |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 0.93g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 5.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 6.78g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 9.58g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 320mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.82g | 4.74g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.24mg |
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| Starch | 15.29g | 1.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 16706IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 835µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.66mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.143mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 13.2µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.117g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.102mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.069mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.04mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g | 0.55g |
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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
17%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.