Calorie comparison
Beets vs Carrot
Per 100 grams, carrot is the lighter choice by 2 calories, while beets delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beets | Carrot |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 41 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
Beets
1 cup (136 g)
58 cal
2.2 g protein · 13.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🥕 Carrot
1 medium (61 g)
25 cal
0.5 g protein · 6.1 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or carrot?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and carrot has 41. Carrot is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or carrot?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; carrot has 0.9 g. Beets wins on protein.
Is beets or carrot better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward carrot — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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