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Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing and Carrot?

  • Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin E, yet Carrot is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin K.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 45% more.
  • Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing has 31 times more Saturated Fat than Carrot. While Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing has 1.157g of Saturated Fat, Carrot has only 0.037g.

We used Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 16% 36% 29% 59% 10% 25% 19% 63% 2.2%
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 +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +156.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +293.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.7%

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 25% 520% 30% 0% 23% 21% 13% 28% 41% 0% 12% 24% 14%
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% 1002% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 36% 52%
Protein: 2.16 g
Fats: 8.92 g
Carbs: 35.58 g
Water: 51.97 g
Other: 1.37 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 +132.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3616.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +271.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +69.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 48% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.157 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.703 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.863 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 +26350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2347%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 21% 3% 2% 23%
Starch: 13.22 g
Sucrose: 5.41 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.57 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.1 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 +824.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +50.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +37.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.55g
~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.
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing Carrot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing Carrot Opinion
Calories 182kcal 41kcal Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Protein 2.16g 0.93g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Fats 8.92g 0.24g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Vitamin C 7.5mg 5.9mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Net carbs 29.88g 6.78g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Carbs 35.58g 9.58g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Calcium 52mg 33mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Potassium 409mg 320mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Iron 0.77mg 0.3mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Sugar 12.9g 4.74g Carrot
Fiber 5.7g 2.8g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Copper 0.177mg 0.045mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Zinc 0.38mg 0.24mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Starch 13.22g 1.43g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Phosphorus 59mg 35mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Sodium 146mg 69mg Carrot
Vitamin A 8674IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A 434µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.66mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Manganese 0.481mg 0.143mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.066mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Vitamin B2 0.092mg 0.058mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Vitamin B3 0.697mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.46mg 0.273mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.138mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Vitamin K 4.6µg 13.2µg Carrot
Folate 32µg 19µg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Trans Fat 0.042g 0g Carrot
Choline 26mg 8.8mg Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Saturated Fat 1.157g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 3.703g 0.014g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.863g 0.117g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Fructose 0.57g 0.55g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.302g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.486g Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing Carrot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
58%
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
91%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing
Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167606/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.