Potato vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and carrots different?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin B6, iron, copper, and potassium, while carrots are higher in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 93% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes contain 4 times more iron than carrots. Potatoes contain 1.08mg of iron, while carrots contain 0.3mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index (86) than carrots (39).
Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Carrots, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
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 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +47.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +560% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.3% |
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Saturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1107.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +797.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +34.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +61.8% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.138mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 13.2µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.045mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 1.43g | 7% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 320mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 5.9mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 9.58g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.983mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 0.93g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 41kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.273mg | 2% |
| Folate | 28µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 8.8mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.117g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 0.55g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
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.