Which has more calories, carrot or oatmeal?

Per 100 g, carrot has 41 calories and oatmeal has 71. Carrot is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, carrot or oatmeal?

Carrot has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; oatmeal has 2.5 g. Oatmeal wins on protein.

Is carrot or oatmeal 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

Carrot vs Oatmeal

Per 100 grams, carrot is the lighter choice by 30 calories, while oatmeal delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Carrot nutrition →Oatmeal nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Carrot	Oatmeal
Calories	41	71
Protein	0.9 g	2.5 g
Carbs	10 g	12 g
Fat	0.2 g	1.5 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

🥕 Carrot

1 medium (61 g)

25 cal

0.5 g protein · 6.1 g carbs · 0.1 g fat

🥣 Oatmeal

1 cup cooked (234 g)

166 cal

5.9 g protein · 28.1 g carbs · 3.5 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, carrot or oatmeal?
Per 100 g, carrot has 41 calories and oatmeal has 71. Carrot is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, carrot or oatmeal?
Carrot has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; oatmeal has 2.5 g. Oatmeal wins on protein.
Is carrot or oatmeal 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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