Baby Carrots vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and onion:
- Baby carrot has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and onion contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is heavier in carbs and similar to onion for protein and fat. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 87% |
| Fat | ~ | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 71% more dietary fiber than onion - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and onion contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and onion has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and onion contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and onion are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Onion has 185% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than onion - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Onion and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both baby carrots and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 39% more calcium than onion - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 324% more iron than onion - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 62% more potassium than onion - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg 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 | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and onion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.013 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 Onion (Onions, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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 onion contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and onion contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.
Does baby carrots or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.