Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt vs Carrots, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt 105 kcal Carrots, raw 41 kcal
Calories
105 kcal 41 kcal
Protein
2.4 g 0.9 g
Carbs
24.2 g 9.6 g
Fiber
2.3 g 2.8 g
Sugars
~ 4.7 g
Fat
0.1 g 0.2 g
Sodium
8 mg 69 mg

Key takeaways

  • Carrots, raw has 61% fewer calories (41 kcal vs 105 kcal).
  • Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt has more protein (2.4 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more carbs (9.6 g vs 24.2 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more fiber (2.8 g vs 2.3 g).
  • Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt has more fat (0.1 g vs 0.2 g).
MacronutrientsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without saltCarrots, raw
Calories 105 kcal 41 kcal
Protein 2.4 g 0.9 g
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 24.2 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g 2.8 g
Total Sugars ~ 4.7 g
Water 72.0 g 88.3 g
CarbohydratesPotatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without saltCarrots, raw
Total Carbohydrate 24.2 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g 2.8 g
Starch ~ 1.4 g
Total Sugars ~ 4.7 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without saltCarrots, raw
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.2 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.1 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 10.0 mg 2.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 32.0 mg 115.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without saltCarrots, raw
Protein 2.4 g 0.9 g
Histidine 54.0 mg 40.0 mg
Isoleucine 99.0 mg 77.0 mg
Leucine 147.0 mg 102.0 mg
Lysine 149.0 mg 101.0 mg
Methionine 39.0 mg 20.0 mg
Phenylalanine 109.0 mg 61.0 mg
Threonine 89.0 mg 191.0 mg
Tryptophan 38.0 mg 12.0 mg
Valine 138.0 mg 69.0 mg
Alanine 75.0 mg 113.0 mg
Arginine 113.0 mg 91.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 598.0 mg 190.0 mg
Cystine 31.0 mg 83.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 410.0 mg 366.0 mg
Glycine 73.0 mg 47.0 mg
Proline 88.0 mg 54.0 mg
Serine 106.0 mg 54.0 mg
Tyrosine 91.0 mg 43.0 mg
VitaminsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without saltCarrots, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 835.0 mcg
Vitamin C 15.1 mg 5.9 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.7 mg
Vitamin K ~ 13.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.7 mg 1.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 12.0 mcg 19.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.5 mg 0.3 mg
Choline ~ 8.8 mg
Betaine ~ 0.4 mg
MineralsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without saltCarrots, raw
Calcium 11.0 mg 33.0 mg
Iron 1.2 mg 0.3 mg
Magnesium 27.0 mg 12.0 mg
Phosphorus 105.0 mg 35.0 mg
Potassium 447.0 mg 320.0 mg
Sodium 8.0 mg 69.0 mg
Zinc 0.4 mg 0.2 mg
Copper 0.3 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.3 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 0.4 mcg 0.1 mcg
Fluoride ~ 3.2 mcg
SterolsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without saltCarrots, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherPotatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without saltCarrots, raw
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 1.2 g 1.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has fewer calories: 105 kcal for Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt vs 41 kcal for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt or Carrots, raw?

Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt has more protein: 2.4 g for Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt vs 0.9 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has more fiber: 2.3 g for Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt vs 2.8 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Is Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh and skin, without salt or Carrots, raw healthier?

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