White Bread vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and carrots:
- Both white bread and carrots are high in dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
- White bread is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bread is high in calories and carrot has 83% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for carrots, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 100% |
| Fat | 8% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 78% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both white bread and carrots are high in dietary fiber. White bread has 229% more dietary fiber than carrot - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than carrot - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white bread and carrots are low in saturated fat - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and carrots are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than white bread - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white bread - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both white bread and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than carrot - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than carrot - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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,
| White Bread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, white bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.002 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bread has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.881 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white bread or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?White bread is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does white bread or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or carrots contain more calcium?
White bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than carrot - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does white bread or carrots contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than carrot - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
Does white bread or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.