Egg vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and carrots:
- Both carrots and egg are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot has 96.6 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Egg has 11.8 times less sugar than carrot.
- Egg has 12.3 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin.
- Egg has signficantly more iron than carrot.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and carrot has 71% less calories than egg - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 87% |
| Fat | 62% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 12.3 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 11.8 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
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 egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 96.6 times less saturated fat than egg - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and carrots are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and carrot has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than egg - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and egg are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 422% more Vitamin A than egg - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than carrot - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin. Both egg and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 70% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has signficantly more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 132% more potassium than egg - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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 egg and carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 256 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than carrot per 100 grams.
| Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Egg | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.577 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.
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FAQ
Does carrots or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and carrot has 70% less calories than egg - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is carrots or egg better for protein?
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 egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does carrots or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 12.3 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or egg contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than egg - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.