Baby Carrots vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and eggplant:
- Both baby carrots and eggplant are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 82% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and eggplant are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot is very similar to baby carrot for dietary fiber - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and eggplant are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrots and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 689 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both baby carrots and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 256% more calcium than eggplant - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 287% more iron than eggplant - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and eggplant are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to eggplant for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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 | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and eggplant contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.063 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, 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 eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does baby carrots or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and eggplant are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to eggplant for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.