Baby Carrots vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and pickles:
- Baby carrot has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Pickle has 66% less calories than baby carrot.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 66% less calories than baby carrot - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and baby carrot has 35 calories.
| Baby Carrots | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 67% |
| Fat | ~ | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in baby carrots comprise of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 190% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and baby carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and baby carrots contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and baby carrots are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 114 times more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pickles and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both baby carrots and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 78% more calcium than baby carrot - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 242% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 103% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 237mg 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 | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.052 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 Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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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 pickles or baby carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 70% less calories than baby carrot - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and baby carrot has 35 calories.
Does pickles or baby carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in baby carrots comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.