Milk vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and carrots:
- Carrot has 38.2 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 87% |
| Fat | 35% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrots and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 255% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 38.2 times less saturated fat than milk - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and carrots are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and carrots are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 28 times more Vitamin C than milk - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than milk - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than carrot - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both milk and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 264% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and milk contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 129% more potassium than milk - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.066 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does carrots or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 260% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does carrots or milk contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than milk - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.