Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added vs Carrots, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added 113 kcal Carrots, raw 41 kcal
Calories
113 kcal 41 kcal
Protein
2.0 g 0.9 g
Carbs
16.9 g 9.6 g
Fiber
1.5 g 2.8 g
Sugars
1.4 g 4.7 g
Fat
4.2 g 0.2 g
Sodium
333 mg 69 mg

Key takeaways

  • Carrots, raw has 64% fewer calories (41 kcal vs 113 kcal).
  • Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added has more protein (2.0 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more carbs (9.6 g vs 16.9 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more fiber (2.8 g vs 1.5 g).
  • Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added has more sugars (1.4 g vs 4.7 g).
MacronutrientsPotatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine addedCarrots, raw
Calories 113 kcal 41 kcal
Protein 2.0 g 0.9 g
Total Fat 4.2 g 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 16.9 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g 2.8 g
Total Sugars 1.4 g 4.7 g
Water 75.3 g 88.3 g
CarbohydratesPotatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine addedCarrots, raw
Total Carbohydrate 16.9 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g 2.8 g
Starch ~ 1.4 g
Total Sugars 1.4 g 4.7 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsPotatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine addedCarrots, raw
Total Fat 4.2 g 0.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.9 g 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2 g 0.1 g
Trans Fat 0.5 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 111.0 mg 2.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 1,052.0 mg 115.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsPotatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine addedCarrots, raw
Protein 2.0 g 0.9 g
Histidine 48.0 mg 40.0 mg
Isoleucine 87.0 mg 77.0 mg
Leucine 136.0 mg 102.0 mg
Lysine 132.0 mg 101.0 mg
Methionine 37.0 mg 20.0 mg
Phenylalanine 92.0 mg 61.0 mg
Threonine 76.0 mg 191.0 mg
Tryptophan 30.0 mg 12.0 mg
Valine 116.0 mg 69.0 mg
Alanine 62.0 mg 113.0 mg
Arginine 83.0 mg 91.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 409.0 mg 190.0 mg
Cystine 22.0 mg 83.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 361.0 mg 366.0 mg
Glycine 55.0 mg 47.0 mg
Proline 102.0 mg 54.0 mg
Serine 94.0 mg 54.0 mg
Tyrosine 80.0 mg 43.0 mg
VitaminsPotatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine addedCarrots, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 44.0 mcg 835.0 mcg
Vitamin C 10.5 mg 5.9 mg
Vitamin D 0.2 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 0.4 mg 0.7 mg
Vitamin K 6.0 mcg 13.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.2 mg 1.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 9.0 mcg 19.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.5 mg 0.3 mg
Choline 13.5 mg 8.8 mg
Betaine 0.2 mg 0.4 mg
MineralsPotatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine addedCarrots, raw
Calcium 21.0 mg 33.0 mg
Iron 0.3 mg 0.3 mg
Magnesium 19.0 mg 12.0 mg
Phosphorus 48.0 mg 35.0 mg
Potassium 326.0 mg 320.0 mg
Sodium 333.0 mg 69.0 mg
Zinc 0.3 mg 0.2 mg
Copper 0.2 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 0.8 mcg 0.1 mcg
Fluoride 39.0 mcg 3.2 mcg
SterolsPotatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine addedCarrots, raw
Cholesterol 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols 19.0 mg ~
Campesterol 3.0 mg ~
Stigmasterol 2.0 mg ~
Beta-sitosterol 12.0 mg ~
OtherPotatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine addedCarrots, raw
Alcohol 0.0 g 0.0 g
Caffeine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Theobromine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Ash 1.7 g 1.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has fewer calories: 113 kcal for Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added vs 41 kcal for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added or Carrots, raw?

Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added has more protein: 2.0 g for Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added vs 0.9 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has more fiber: 1.5 g for Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added vs 2.8 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Is Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added or Carrots, raw healthier?

Carrots, raw is lower in calories, and Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and margarine added is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.