Boiled Egg vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled 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
boiled egg
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and carrots:
- Both carrots and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A.
- Boiled egg has 7.5 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Carrot has 101 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and carrot has 74% less calories than boiled egg - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 87% |
| Fat | 64% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 7.5 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrots and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 101 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and carrot has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 460% more Vitamin A than boiled egg - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than carrot - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Boiled Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 52% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 297% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 154% more potassium than boiled egg - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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, both boiled egg and carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Boiled Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than carrot per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.1 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and carrot has 70% less calories than boiled egg - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is carrots or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does carrots or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has 7.5 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than boiled egg - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.