Whole Milk vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and carrots:
- Carrot has 57.2 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than carrot.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot has 33% less calories than whole milk - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 87% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrots and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 239% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 57.2 times less saturated fat than whole milk - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than whole milk - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 17 times more Vitamin A than whole milk - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than carrot - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole milk and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 242% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 142% more potassium than whole milk - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot has 30% less calories than whole milk - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does carrots or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
Does carrots or whole milk contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than whole milk - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.