Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw vs Carrots, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw 73 kcal Carrots, raw 41 kcal
Calories
73 kcal 41 kcal
Protein
1.8 g 0.9 g
Carbs
16.0 g 9.6 g
Fiber
~ 2.8 g
Sugars
0.6 g 4.7 g
Fat
0.3 g 0.2 g
Sodium
2 mg 69 mg

Key takeaways

  • Carrots, raw has 44% fewer calories (41 kcal vs 73 kcal).
  • Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw has more protein (1.8 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more carbs (9.6 g vs 16.0 g).
  • Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw has more sugars (0.6 g vs 4.7 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more fat (0.2 g vs 0.3 g).
MacronutrientsPotatoes, gold, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Calories 73 kcal 41 kcal
Protein 1.8 g 0.9 g
Total Fat 0.3 g 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 16.0 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.8 g
Total Sugars 0.6 g 4.7 g
Water 81.1 g 88.3 g
CarbohydratesPotatoes, gold, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Total Carbohydrate 16.0 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.8 g
Starch ~ 1.4 g
Total Sugars 0.6 g 4.7 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsPotatoes, gold, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Total Fat 0.3 g 0.2 g
Saturated Fat ~ 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat ~ 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat ~ 0.1 g
Trans Fat ~ 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids ~ 2.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids ~ 115.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsPotatoes, gold, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Protein 1.8 g 0.9 g
Histidine ~ 40.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 77.0 mg
Leucine ~ 102.0 mg
Lysine ~ 101.0 mg
Methionine ~ 20.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 61.0 mg
Threonine ~ 191.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 12.0 mg
Valine ~ 69.0 mg
Alanine ~ 113.0 mg
Arginine ~ 91.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 190.0 mg
Cystine ~ 83.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 366.0 mg
Glycine ~ 47.0 mg
Proline ~ 54.0 mg
Serine ~ 54.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 43.0 mg
VitaminsPotatoes, gold, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 835.0 mcg
Vitamin C 23.3 mg 5.9 mg
Vitamin D ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.7 mg
Vitamin K 0.8 mcg 13.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) ~ 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.6 mg 1.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) ~ 19.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) ~ 0.3 mg
Choline ~ 8.8 mg
Betaine ~ 0.4 mg
MineralsPotatoes, gold, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Calcium 5.9 mg 33.0 mg
Iron 0.4 mg 0.3 mg
Magnesium 22.3 mg 12.0 mg
Phosphorus 57.0 mg 35.0 mg
Potassium 445.8 mg 320.0 mg
Sodium 2.2 mg 69.0 mg
Zinc 0.4 mg 0.2 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.2 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.1 mcg
Fluoride ~ 3.2 mcg
SterolsPotatoes, gold, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Cholesterol ~ 0.0 mg
OtherPotatoes, gold, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 0.9 g 1.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has fewer calories: 73 kcal for Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw vs 41 kcal for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw or Carrots, raw?

Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw has more protein: 1.8 g for Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw vs 0.9 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Is Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw or Carrots, raw healthier?

Carrots, raw is lower in calories, and Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.