Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Carrots VS Baked Russet Potatoes per 1 lb
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Boiled Carrots versus 1 lb of Baked Russet Potatoes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Boiled Carrots vs Baked Russet Potatoes:
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 852 times more Vitamin A, 14.7 times more Vitamin E and 6.9 times more Vitamin K than Baked Russet Potatoes.
- While 1 lb of Baked Whole Russet Potatoes contains 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 2.3 times more Vitamin B6, 1.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.3 times more Vitamin C than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
- Both Boiled Carrots and Baked Russet Potatoes provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B2 per one pound.
- 1 pound of Baked Russet Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
- Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Baked Whole Russet Potatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.
Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Carrots vs Baked Russet Potatoes:
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 1.7 times more Calcium, 4.1 times more Sodium and 1.2 times more Water than Baked Russet Potatoes.
- While 1 lb of Baked Whole Russet Potatoes contains 6.3 times more Copper, 3.1 times more Iron, 3 times more Magnesium, 1.5 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Phosphorus, 2.3 times more Potassium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Copper and Zinc
- 1 pound of Baked Russet Potatoes lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
- Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Baked Whole Russet Potatoes lack sufficient amounts of Fluoride and Selenium in one pound.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 3.2 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Fiber than Baked Russet Potatoes.
- While 1 lb of Baked Whole Russet Potatoes contains 2.7 times more Energy, 2.6 times more Carbohydrate and 3.5 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
- 1 pound of Boiled Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
- Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Baked Whole Russet Potatoes provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.