Egg White vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Egg White and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg white
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg white and carrots:
- Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg white contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Egg white has 12.1 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Egg white has 5.6 times less sugar than carrot.
- Egg white is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and egg white contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and egg white has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg white is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Egg white has a macronutrient ratio of 91:6:3 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg White | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 91% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg white has 12.1 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in egg white comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg white - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg white has 5.6 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and egg white has 0.71g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg white is a great source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and egg white are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than egg white - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than egg white - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than egg white - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than egg white - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg white contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both egg white and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Egg White | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.439 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.105 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 371% more calcium than egg white - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg white has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and egg white contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg white has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 96% more potassium than egg white - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg white has 163mg of potassium.
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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 white contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and egg white contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and egg white has 52 calories.
Is carrots or egg white better for protein?
Egg white is a great source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Does carrots or egg white have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg white has 12.1 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in egg white comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or egg white contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than egg white - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg white has 163mg of potassium.