Fried Egg vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and carrots:
- Both carrots and fried egg are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than fried egg, however, fried egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
- Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than fried egg.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Fried egg has 10.5 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Fried egg has 10.8 times less sugar than carrot.
- Fried egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin.
- Fried egg has signficantly more iron than carrot.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fried egg is high in calories and carrot has 79% less calories than fried egg - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for carrots, 9:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 86% |
| Fat | 70% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fried egg has 10.5 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in fried egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fried egg - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fried egg has 10.8 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fried egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than fried egg - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fried egg and carrots are low in trans fat - fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and carrot has less cholesterol than fried egg - fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than fried egg - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and fried egg are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 281% more Vitamin A than fried egg - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than carrot - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fried egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin. Both fried egg and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Fried Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fried egg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 88% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has signficantly more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 111% more potassium than fried egg - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg 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 has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than fried egg per 100 grams, however, fried egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 543 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than carrot per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried egg has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 2.8 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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FAQ
Does carrots or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Fried egg is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than fried egg - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does carrots or fried egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fried egg has 10.5 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in fried egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or fried egg contain more calcium?
Fried egg is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
Does carrots or fried egg contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than fried egg - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg of potassium.