Whole Milk vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Whole 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
whole milk
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has 68 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than whole milk.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot juice contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than carrot juice.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot juice has 34% less calories than whole milk - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrot juice per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 88% |
| Fat | 48% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has more dietary fiber than whole milk - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrot juice and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 232% more protein than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot juice has 68 times less saturated fat than whole milk - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot juice has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than whole milk - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 19 times more Vitamin A than whole milk - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than carrot juice - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot juice contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both whole milk and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Whole Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 371% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Carrot juice has 14 times more iron than whole milk - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than whole milk - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 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, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrot juice or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot juice has 30% less calories than whole milk - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does carrot juice or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 370% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.