Beer vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and carrots:
- Beer has 63% less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
- Carrot has signficantly more calcium than beer.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
| Beer | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 87% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer has 63% less carbohydrates than carrot - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beer - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and beer are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than beer - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beer - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than beer - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than beer - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and carrots contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Beer | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has signficantly more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, beer has more kaempferol than carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more quercetin than beer per 100 grams. Both beer and carrots contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Beer | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 0.21 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.11 mg |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does beer or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 60% fewer carbohydrates than carrot - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
Does beer or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.