Milk vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has 45.5 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot juice contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- 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 Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot juice and milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot juice has 40 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 carrot juice per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 88% |
| Fat | 35% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has more dietary fiber than milk - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrot juice and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 247% more protein than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot juice has 45.5 times less saturated fat than milk - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and carrot juice are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and carrot juice are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 41 times more Vitamin C than milk - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 16 times more Vitamin A than milk - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than carrot juice - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot juice has 15.5ug 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 juice contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both milk and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Carrot juice has 22 times more iron than milk - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 109% more potassium than milk - carrot juice has 292mg 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 | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 333 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and carrot juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.066 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrot juice or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot juice and milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does carrot juice or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.