Yogurt vs. Carrots

Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Carrots


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of yogurt versus carrots (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and carrots:

  • Carrot has 64.5 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
  • Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
  • Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of yogurt and carrots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Carrot has 33% less calories than yogurt - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Yogurt Carrots
Protein 22% 8%
Carbohydrates 30% 88%
Fat 48% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Carrots and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than yogurt - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Carrots and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Yogurt has 273% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Carrot has 64.5 times less saturated fat than yogurt - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Carrot has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Carrot has 10 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 29 times more Vitamin A than yogurt - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Yogurt and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Carrots and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Carrots and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both yogurt and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.

Yogurt Carrots
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.066 MG
Riboflavin 0.142 MG 0.058 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 0.983 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.389 MG 0.273 MG
Vitamin B6 0.032 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 7 UG 19 UG
Vitamin B12 0.37 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 267% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

iron

Carrots and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.

potassium

Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 106% more potassium than yogurt - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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,

Yogurt Carrots
beta-carotene 5 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, yogurt has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.

Yogurt Carrots
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.002 G
Total 0.027 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Yogurt Carrots
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.1 G
Total 0.065 G 0.1 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Yogurt or Carrots .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does carrots or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Carrot has 30% less calories than yogurt - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.

Does carrots or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

Does carrots or yogurt contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

Does carrots or yogurt contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than yogurt - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.