Apricot vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and apricot are high in potassium.
- Baby carrot has more folate.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 92% |
| Fat | 7% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 45% more dietary fiber than apricot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 48% less sugar than apricot - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and apricot are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 285% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 619% more Vitamin A than apricot - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more folate. Both apricot and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Apricot | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 146% more calcium than apricot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 128% more iron than apricot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and apricot are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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,
| Apricot | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.077 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does baby carrots or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or apricot contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and apricot are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.