Milk vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot has 53.6 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, baby carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and milk contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to baby carrots per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 92% |
| Fat | 35% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Baby carrots and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 416% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baby carrot has 53.6 times less saturated fat than milk - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and baby carrots are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and baby carrots are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrot has 12 times more Vitamin C than milk - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than milk - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than baby carrot - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, baby carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both milk and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 275% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 43 times more iron than milk - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 69% more potassium than milk - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and baby carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.057 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and milk contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does baby carrots or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does baby carrots or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.