Sweet potato, raw, unprepared vs Carrots, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 86 kcal Carrots, raw 41 kcal
Calories
86 kcal 41 kcal
Protein
1.6 g 0.9 g
Carbs
20.1 g 9.6 g
Fiber
3.0 g 2.8 g
Sugars
4.2 g 4.7 g
Fat
0.1 g 0.2 g
Sodium
55 mg 69 mg

Key takeaways

  • Carrots, raw has 52% fewer calories (41 kcal vs 86 kcal).
  • Sweet potato, raw, unprepared has more protein (1.6 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more carbs (9.6 g vs 20.1 g).
  • Sweet potato, raw, unprepared has more fiber (3.0 g vs 2.8 g).
  • Sweet potato, raw, unprepared has more sugars (4.2 g vs 4.7 g).
MacronutrientsSweet potato, raw, unpreparedCarrots, raw
Calories 86 kcal 41 kcal
Protein 1.6 g 0.9 g
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 20.1 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 3.0 g 2.8 g
Total Sugars 4.2 g 4.7 g
Water 77.3 g 88.3 g
CarbohydratesSweet potato, raw, unpreparedCarrots, raw
Total Carbohydrate 20.1 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 3.0 g 2.8 g
Starch 12.7 g 1.4 g
Total Sugars 4.2 g 4.7 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsSweet potato, raw, unpreparedCarrots, 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 1.0 mg 2.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 13.0 mg 115.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsSweet potato, raw, unpreparedCarrots, raw
Protein 1.6 g 0.9 g
Histidine 31.0 mg 40.0 mg
Isoleucine 55.0 mg 77.0 mg
Leucine 92.0 mg 102.0 mg
Lysine 66.0 mg 101.0 mg
Methionine 29.0 mg 20.0 mg
Phenylalanine 89.0 mg 61.0 mg
Threonine 83.0 mg 191.0 mg
Tryptophan 31.0 mg 12.0 mg
Valine 86.0 mg 69.0 mg
Alanine 77.0 mg 113.0 mg
Arginine 55.0 mg 91.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 382.0 mg 190.0 mg
Cystine 22.0 mg 83.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 155.0 mg 366.0 mg
Glycine 63.0 mg 47.0 mg
Proline 52.0 mg 54.0 mg
Serine 88.0 mg 54.0 mg
Tyrosine 34.0 mg 43.0 mg
VitaminsSweet potato, raw, unpreparedCarrots, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 709.0 mcg 835.0 mcg
Vitamin C 2.4 mg 5.9 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 0.3 mg 0.7 mg
Vitamin K 1.8 mcg 13.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.6 mg 1.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 11.0 mcg 19.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.8 mg 0.3 mg
Choline 12.3 mg 8.8 mg
Betaine ~ 0.4 mg
MineralsSweet potato, raw, unpreparedCarrots, raw
Calcium 30.0 mg 33.0 mg
Iron 0.6 mg 0.3 mg
Magnesium 25.0 mg 12.0 mg
Phosphorus 47.0 mg 35.0 mg
Potassium 337.0 mg 320.0 mg
Sodium 55.0 mg 69.0 mg
Zinc 0.3 mg 0.2 mg
Copper 0.2 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.3 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 0.6 mcg 0.1 mcg
Fluoride ~ 3.2 mcg
SterolsSweet potato, raw, unpreparedCarrots, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols 12.0 mg ~
OtherSweet potato, raw, unpreparedCarrots, raw
Alcohol 0.0 g 0.0 g
Caffeine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Theobromine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Ash 1.0 g 1.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Sweet potato, raw, unprepared or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has fewer calories: 86 kcal for Sweet potato, raw, unprepared vs 41 kcal for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Sweet potato, raw, unprepared or Carrots, raw?

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared has more protein: 1.6 g for Sweet potato, raw, unprepared vs 0.9 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Sweet potato, raw, unprepared or Carrots, raw?

Sweet potato, raw, unprepared has more fiber: 3.0 g for Sweet potato, raw, unprepared vs 2.8 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Is Sweet potato, raw, unprepared or Carrots, raw healthier?

Carrots, raw is lower in calories, and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.