Baby Carrots vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and carrot juice:
- Both baby carrots and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, baby carrot contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to carrot juice for protein. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 88% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 263% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 227% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 39% more Vitamin A than baby carrot - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, baby carrot contains more folate. Both baby carrots and carrot juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 33% more calcium than carrot juice - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 93% more iron than carrot juice - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 23% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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, both baby carrots and carrot juice contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Baby Carrots | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 4342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 333 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and carrot juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.061 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 Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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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 carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does baby carrots or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 20% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.