English Muffin vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and carrots:
- Both carrots and english muffin are high in dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- English muffin is a great source of iron and protein.
- English muffin is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
English muffin is high in calories and carrot has 82% less calories than english muffin - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 87% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 79% less carbohydrates than english muffin - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. English muffin has 64% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and english muffin contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
English muffin is a great source of protein and it has 835% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and english muffin are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than english muffin - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than english muffin - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both english muffin and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| English Muffin | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
English muffin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 439% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 857% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 72% more potassium than english muffin - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| English Muffin | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, english muffin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, english muffin has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.1 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 G | 0.1 G |
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?English muffin is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than english muffin - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does carrots or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or english muffin contain more calcium?
English muffin is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
Does carrots or english muffin contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than english muffin - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg of potassium.