Beef Broth vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Beef Broth and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beef broth
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef broth and carrots:
- Beef broth has 238.5 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Beef broth has 4.8 times less calories than carrot.
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef broth has 4.8 times less calories than carrot - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and beef broth has 7 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Beef broth has a macronutrient ratio of 69:3:29 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef Broth | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 69% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 87% |
| Fat | 29% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef broth has 238.5 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef broth - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef broth has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Carrots and beef broth contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and beef broth are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than beef broth - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beef broth - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than beef broth - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than beef broth - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef broth and carrots contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Beef Broth | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.002 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.02 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 450% more calcium than beef broth - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef broth has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and beef broth contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 493% more potassium than beef broth - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than beef broth per 100 grams.
| Beef Broth | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.01 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or beef broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef broth has 4.8 times less calories than carrot - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and beef broth has 7 calories.
Is carrots or beef broth better for protein?
Carrots and beef broth contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Does carrots or beef broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef broth has 238.5 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or beef broth contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 490% more potassium than beef broth - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.