Baby Carrots vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and fennel:
- Both baby carrots and fennel are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more thiamin.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than baby carrot.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and fennel contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and fennel has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 81% |
| Fat | ~ | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and fennel contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in fennel comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and fennel 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 fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and fennel contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and fennel has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and fennel contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and fennel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and fennel are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than fennel - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fennel has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 568% more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more thiamin. Both baby carrots and fennel contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 53% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrots and fennel contain similar amounts of iron - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and fennel has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and fennel are high in potassium. Fennel has 75% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and fennel has 414mg 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 fennel contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Baby Carrots | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 578 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.169 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 Fennel (Fennel, bulb, 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 fennel contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and fennel contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and fennel has 31 calories.
Does baby carrots or fennel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and fennel contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in fennel comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or fennel contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and fennel are high in potassium. Fennel has 80% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and fennel has 414mg of potassium.