Fried Tofu vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Fried Tofu and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fried tofu
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried tofu and carrots:
- Both carrots and fried tofu are high in dietary fiber.
- Carrot has 90.1 times less saturated fat than fried tofu.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Fried tofu has more thiamin, however, carrot contains more niacin.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fried tofu is high in calories and carrot has 85% less calories than fried tofu - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and fried tofu has 270 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried tofu is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Fried tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 26:12:62 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Tofu | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | 87% |
| Fat | 62% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and fried tofu contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried tofu has 8.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and fried tofu are high in dietary fiber. Fried tofu has 39% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and fried tofu contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fried tofu is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and fried tofu has 18.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 90.1 times less saturated fat than fried tofu - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than fried tofu - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 834 times more Vitamin A than fried tofu - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrots and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fried tofu has more thiamin, however, carrot contains more niacin. Both fried tofu and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Fried Tofu | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.17 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.099 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried tofu has 372mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 119% more potassium than fried tofu - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried tofu has 146mg 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,
| Fried Tofu | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 16 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, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.346 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 1.346 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried tofu has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 10.044 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 10.044 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: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or fried tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Fried tofu is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than fried tofu - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and fried tofu has 270 calories.
Does carrots or fried tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and fried tofu contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and fried tofu has 8.9g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or fried tofu contain more calcium?
Fried tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried tofu has 372mg of calcium.
Does carrots or fried tofu contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron.
Does carrots or fried tofu contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than fried tofu - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and fried tofu has 146mg of potassium.