Baby Carrots vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and beets:
- Both baby carrots and beets are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, however, beet contains more folate.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and beet has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for beets, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 82% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beets comprise of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and beets are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than beet by weight - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and beet has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and beet has 1.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and beets are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beet has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 344 times more Vitamin A than beet - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beet has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Beets and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, however, beet contains more folate. Both baby carrots and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Baby Carrots | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 100% more calcium than beet - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of iron - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and beet has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and beets are high in potassium. Beet has 37% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and beet has 325mg 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,
| Baby Carrots | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 20 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and beets contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and beets contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.055 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 Baby Carrots or Beets .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or beets contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and beet has 43 calories.
Does baby carrots or beets have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and beets contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beets comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or beets contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and beets are high in potassium. Beet has 40% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.