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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple and baby carrots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, heavier in carbs and similar to baby carrots for fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for baby carrots, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Baby Carrots
Protein 2% 7%
Carbohydrates 95% 91%
Fat 3% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apple or Baby Carrots .

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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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.