Kefir vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Kefir and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kefir
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and kefir are high in Vitamin A.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Kefir has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, baby carrot contains more niacin and folate.
- Kefir is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and kefir contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and kefir has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to baby carrots per calorie. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 92% |
| Fat | 21% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and kefir contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kefir comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than kefir - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kefir does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Baby carrots and kefir contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and kefir has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kefir has 492% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and kefir are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kefir and baby carrots are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both kefir and baby carrots are low in cholesterol - kefir has 5mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrot has 12 times more Vitamin C than kefir - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and kefir are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 304% more Vitamin A than kefir - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Kefir has more Vitamin D than baby carrot - kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kefir and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kefir has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, baby carrot contains more niacin and folate. Both kefir and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Kefir | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kefir is an excellent source of calcium and it has 306% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 21 times more iron than kefir - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and kefir has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 45% more potassium than kefir - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and kefir has 164mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kefir and baby carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kefir | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kefir and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kefir | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.057 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: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or kefir contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and kefir contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and kefir has 43 calories.
Is baby carrots or kefir better for protein?
Kefir has 490% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Does baby carrots or kefir have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and kefir contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kefir comprise of 100% sugar.
Does baby carrots or kefir contain more calcium?
Kefir is a rich source of calcium and it has 310% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.