Cheese vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and carrots:
- Both carrots and cheese are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cheese has 72.6 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheese is high in calories and carrot has 89% less calories than cheese - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 87% |
| Fat | 75% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheese has 72.6 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheese - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheese has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than cheese - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than cheese - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and cheese are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 380% more Vitamin A than cheese - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese has more Vitamin D than carrot - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both cheese and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and cheese contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 276% more potassium than cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheese has 85mg 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,
| Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 56 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, cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.332 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.332 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheese has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.532 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.
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FAQ
Does carrots or cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheese is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than cheese - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and cheese has 384 calories.
Does carrots or cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheese has 72.6 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or cheese contain more calcium?
Cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
Does carrots or cheese contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheese has 85mg of potassium.