Skim Milk vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and 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
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and carrots:
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 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 carrots for fat. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 87% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 262% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and skim milk are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and carrots are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than skim milk - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 12 times more Vitamin A than skim milk - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than carrot - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than skim milk - carrot has 13.2ug 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, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both skim milk and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Skim Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 105% more potassium than skim milk - carrot has 320mg 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 carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Skim Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.002 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is carrots or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 260% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does carrots or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
Does carrots or skim milk contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than skim milk - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.