Almonds vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and almonds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Baby carrot has 62% less carbohydrates than almond.
- Baby carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and baby carrot has 94% less calories than almond - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to baby carrots per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 92% |
| Fat | 73% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrot has 62% less carbohydrates than almond - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and almonds are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 331% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baby carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and baby carrots are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrot has more Vitamin C than almond - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrot has more Vitamin K than almond - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both almonds and baby carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almonds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 741% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 317% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 209% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Almonds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both almonds and baby carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Almonds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 12.326 G | 0.057 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and baby carrot has 90% less calories than almond - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does baby carrots or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than almond - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 320% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or almonds contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 210% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.