Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw vs Carrots, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw 79 kcal Carrots, raw 41 kcal
Calories
79 kcal 41 kcal
Protein
1.6 g 0.9 g
Carbs
17.3 g 9.6 g
Fiber
~ 2.8 g
Sugars
6.1 g 4.7 g
Fat
0.4 g 0.2 g
Sodium
0 mg 69 mg

Key takeaways

  • Carrots, raw has 48% fewer calories (41 kcal vs 79 kcal).
  • Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw has more protein (1.6 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more carbs (9.6 g vs 17.3 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more sugars (4.7 g vs 6.1 g).
  • Carrots, raw has more fat (0.2 g vs 0.4 g).
MacronutrientsSweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Calories 79 kcal 41 kcal
Protein 1.6 g 0.9 g
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 17.3 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.8 g
Total Sugars 6.1 g 4.7 g
Water 79.5 g 88.3 g
CarbohydratesSweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Total Carbohydrate 17.3 g 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.8 g
Starch ~ 1.4 g
Total Sugars 6.1 g 4.7 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsSweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Total Fat 0.4 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 AcidsSweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Protein 1.6 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
VitaminsSweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 835.0 mcg
Vitamin C 14.8 mg 5.9 mg
Vitamin D ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.7 mg
Vitamin K 0.2 mcg 13.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) ~ 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.4 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
MineralsSweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Calcium 22.3 mg 33.0 mg
Iron 0.4 mg 0.3 mg
Magnesium 19.1 mg 12.0 mg
Phosphorus 36.7 mg 35.0 mg
Potassium 486.4 mg 320.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg 69.0 mg
Zinc 0.3 mg 0.2 mg
Copper 0.2 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.4 mg 0.1 mg
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.1 mcg
Fluoride ~ 3.2 mcg
SterolsSweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, rawCarrots, raw
Cholesterol ~ 0.0 mg
OtherSweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, rawCarrots, 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, Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw or Carrots, raw?

Carrots, raw has fewer calories: 79 kcal for Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw vs 41 kcal for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw or Carrots, raw?

Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw has more protein: 1.6 g for Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw vs 0.9 g for Carrots, raw per 100 g.

Is Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw or Carrots, raw healthier?

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