Grapefruit vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot has more niacin and folate.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is similar to baby carrots for protein, carbs and fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for baby carrots, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 81% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 10 times more Vitamin A than grapefruit - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrot has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more niacin and folate. Both grapefruit and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Grapefruit | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 45% more calcium than grapefruit - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 10 times more iron than grapefruit - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 76% more potassium than grapefruit - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 3767 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and baby carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.057 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does baby carrots or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.