Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt vs Carrots, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt 132 kcal Carrots, raw 41 kcal
Calories
132 kcal 41 kcal
Protein
4.4 g 0.9 g
Carbs
29.6 g 9.6 g
Fiber
5.5 g 2.8 g
Sugars
~ 4.7 g
Fat
0.1 g 0.2 g
Sodium
252 mg 69 mg

Key takeaways

  • Carrots, raw has 69% fewer calories (41 kcal vs 132 kcal).
  • Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt has more protein (4.4 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more carbs (9.6 g vs 29.6 g).
  • Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt has more fiber (5.5 g vs 2.8 g).
  • Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt has more fat (0.1 g vs 0.2 g).
MacronutrientsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with saltCarrots, raw
Calories 132 kcal 41 kcal
Protein 4.4 g 0.9 g
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 29.6 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g 2.8 g
Total Sugars ~ 4.7 g
Water 63.5 g 88.3 g
CarbohydratesPotatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with saltCarrots, raw
Total Carbohydrate 29.6 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g 2.8 g
Starch ~ 1.4 g
Total Sugars ~ 4.7 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with 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, skin with saltCarrots, raw
Protein 4.4 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, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with saltCarrots, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 835.0 mcg
Vitamin C 15.3 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) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 2.2 mg 1.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 17.0 mcg 19.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.6 mg 0.3 mg
Choline ~ 8.8 mg
Betaine ~ 0.4 mg
MineralsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with saltCarrots, raw
Calcium 46.0 mg 33.0 mg
Iron 5.9 mg 0.3 mg
Magnesium 37.0 mg 12.0 mg
Phosphorus 82.0 mg 35.0 mg
Potassium 650.0 mg 320.0 mg
Sodium 252.0 mg 69.0 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg 0.2 mg
Copper 0.9 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 1.0 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 0.5 mcg 0.1 mcg
Fluoride ~ 3.2 mcg
SterolsPotatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with saltCarrots, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherPotatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with saltCarrots, raw
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 2.4 g 1.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has fewer calories: 132 kcal for Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt vs 41 kcal for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt or Carrots, raw?

Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt has more protein: 4.4 g for Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt vs 0.9 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt or Carrots, raw?

Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt has more fiber: 5.5 g for Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt vs 2.8 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Is Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt or Carrots, raw healthier?

Carrots, raw is lower in calories, and Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.