Which has more calories, banana or carrot?

Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and carrot has 41. Carrot is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, banana or carrot?

Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; carrot has 0.9 g. Banana wins on protein.

Is banana 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.

Calorie comparison

Banana vs Carrot

Per 100 grams, carrot is the lighter choice by 48 calories, while banana delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

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Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Banana	Carrot
Calories	89	41
Protein	1.1 g	0.9 g
Carbs	23 g	10 g
Fat	0.3 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

🍌 Banana

1 medium (118 g)

105 cal

1.3 g protein · 27.1 g carbs · 0.4 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, banana or carrot?
Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and carrot has 41. Carrot is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, banana or carrot?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; carrot has 0.9 g. Banana wins on protein.
Is banana 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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