Orange vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and orange are high in dietary fiber.
- Baby carrot is a great source of potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Orange has more thiamin.
- Orange is a great source of calcium.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and orange contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for protein and carbs. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 92% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and orange are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot has 21% more dietary fiber than orange - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 48% less sugar than orange - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and orange contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and orange are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 16 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 61 times more Vitamin A than orange - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrot has more Vitamin K than orange - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin. Both orange and baby carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 34% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 889% more iron than orange - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 40% more potassium than orange - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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,
| Orange | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and baby carrots contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.031 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and orange contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does baby carrots or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.