Egg Yolk vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and carrots:
- Both carrots and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than egg yolk, however, egg yolk contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Egg yolk has 7.4 times less sugar than carrot.
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and carrot has 87% less calories than egg yolk - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 88% |
| Fat | 75% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg yolk has 7.4 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk 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 egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than egg yolk - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and carrot has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 119% more Vitamin A than egg yolk - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than carrot - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 291% more Vitamin E than carrot - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin.
| Egg Yolk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 291% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 810% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 194% more potassium than egg yolk - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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, carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than egg yolk per 100 grams, however, egg yolk contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | 3477 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 256 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than carrot per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does carrots or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than egg yolk - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does carrots or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does carrots or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than egg yolk - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.