Wheat Flour vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat flour
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and carrots:
- Both wheat flour and carrots are high in dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Wheat flour has 14.2 times less sugar than carrot.
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, carrot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat flour is high in calories and carrot has 89% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 87% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 87% less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both wheat flour and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Wheat flour is very similar to wheat flour for dietary fiber - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat flour has 14.2 times less sugar than carrot - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than carrot - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both wheat flour and carrots are low in saturated fat - wheat flour has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than wheat flour - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than wheat flour - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Wheat flour and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Wheat flour and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, carrot contains more Vitamin B6. Both wheat flour and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Wheat Flour | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 120% more calcium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than carrot - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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,
| Wheat Flour | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 79 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, wheat flour has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat flour has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.685 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: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does wheat flour or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat flour is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does wheat flour or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat flour or carrots contain more iron?
Wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than carrot - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
Does wheat flour or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.