Baby Carrots vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and broccoli:
- Both baby carrots and broccoli are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than broccoli, however, broccoli contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 65% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot has 12% more dietary fiber than broccoli - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 341% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and broccoli are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 33 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 21 times more Vitamin A than broccoli - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 981% more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin and folate. Both baby carrots and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Baby Carrots | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 47% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrots and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 33% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and broccoli contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.055 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: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does baby carrots or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 30% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.