Skim Milk vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Skim 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
skim milk
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, baby carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to baby carrots for fat. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 92% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Baby carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 427% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and skim milk are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and baby carrots are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrot has more Vitamin C than skim milk - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 10 times more Vitamin A than skim milk - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than baby carrot - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrot has more Vitamin K than skim milk - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, baby carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both skim milk and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Skim Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 281% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 28 times more iron than skim milk - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 52% more potassium than skim milk - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both skim milk and baby carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Skim Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.002 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is baby carrots or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 430% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does baby carrots or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does baby carrots or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim 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 skim milk has 122mg of calcium.