Apple vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Baby carrot has 54% less sugar than apple.
- Baby carrot has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Baby carrot is a great source of potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and apple contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein and similar to baby carrots for carbs and fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 92% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and apple are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot has 21% more dietary fiber than apple - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 54% less sugar than apple - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and apple contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and apple are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrots and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 229 times more Vitamin A than apple - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apple and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Apple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 433% more calcium than apple - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 642% more iron than apple - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than apple - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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,
| Apple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and baby carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.043 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: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and apple contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does baby carrots or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.