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Russet potato vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Russet potato and Carrot

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 93% more than Russet potato.
  • Carrot has 4 times less Iron than Russet potato. Russet potato has 1.07mg of Iron, while Carrot has 0.3mg.
  • Russet potato contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +137.8%
Contains more Manganese +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +137.8%
Contains more Manganese +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%

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 C +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +166960%
Contains more Vitamin E +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +560%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 C +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +166960%
Contains more Vitamin E +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +560%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +182.8%
Contains more Carbs +123.8%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Fats +84.6%
Contains more Water +18.6%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +182.8%
Contains more Carbs +123.8%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Fats +84.6%
Contains more Water +18.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.7%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1120.3%
Contains more Sucrose +820.5%
Contains more Glucose +59.5%
Contains more Fructose +71.9%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 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 Starch +1120.3%
Contains more Sucrose +820.5%
Contains more Glucose +59.5%
Contains more Fructose +71.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 6.78g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 0.93g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.24g Carrot
Carbs 21.44g 9.58g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 41kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g 1.43g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 1.08g 4.74g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 18mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 1.07mg 0.3mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 12mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 35mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 320mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 69mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.24mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.045mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.143mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Russet potato
Vitamin A 10IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 8.3mg 5.9mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.066mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.058mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.983mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.273mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.138mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 19µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.012mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.077mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.102mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.101mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.061mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.069mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.04mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.037g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato 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
18%
Russet potato
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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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