Peach vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and carrots:
- Carrot has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot has signficantly more calcium than peach.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and peach contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is similar to carrots for protein, carbs and fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for carrots, 9:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 86% |
| Fat | 6% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 87% more dietary fiber than peach - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Carrots and peach contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and peach are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrots and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 33 times more Vitamin A than peach - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than peach - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrots and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peach and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Peach | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has signficantly more calcium than peach - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and peach contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 162% more potassium than peach - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 peach and carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Peach | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
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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 peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and peach contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does carrots or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or peach contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than peach - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.