Egg Yolk vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and carrot juice:
- Both carrot juice and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot juice has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than egg yolk, however, egg yolk contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice.
- Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg yolk.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot juice contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and carrot juice has 88% less calories than egg yolk - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrot juice per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:76 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 88% |
| Fat | 76% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrot juice and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and carrot juice has 100% less saturated fat than egg yolk - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and carrot juice has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg yolk - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrot juice and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 151% more Vitamin A than egg yolk - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than carrot juice - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 122% more Vitamin E than carrot juice - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot juice contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Egg Yolk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 438% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 493% more iron than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 168% more potassium than egg yolk - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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, carrot juice has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than egg yolk per 100 grams, however, egg yolk contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | 4342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 333 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.009 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.061 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: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does carrot juice or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and carrot juice has 90% less calories than egg yolk - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does carrot juice or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.