Oatmeal vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and carrots:
- Both carrots and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has 33.6 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and carrot has 89% less calories than oatmeal - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 87% |
| Fat | 15% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 86% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 250% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 33.6 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, carrot contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and carrots contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 58% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and oatmeal are high in potassium. Carrot is very similar to carrot for potassium - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than oatmeal - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does carrots or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does carrots or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both carrots and oatmeal are high in potassium. Carrot is very similar to carrot for potassium - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.