White Beans vs. Baby Carrots

Nutrition comparison of White Beans and Baby Carrots


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of white beans versus baby carrots (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white beans and baby carrots:

  • Both baby carrots and white beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Baby carrot has 61% less carbohydrates than white bean.
  • Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • White bean has 15.4 times less sugar than baby carrot.
  • White bean has more thiamin and folate, however, baby carrot contains more niacin.
  • White bean has signficantly more protein than baby carrot.
  • White bean is a great source of iron.
  • White bean is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of white beans and baby carrots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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White bean is high in calories and baby carrot has 69% less calories than white bean - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and white bean has 114 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, white beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to baby carrots for fat. White beans has a macronutrient ratio of 25:73:2 and for baby carrots, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

White Beans Baby Carrots
Protein 25% 7%
Carbohydrates 73% 91%
Fat 2% 3%
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carbohydrates

Baby carrot has 61% less carbohydrates than white bean - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both baby carrots and white beans are high in dietary fiber. White bean has 66% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white bean has 4.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

White bean has 15.4 times less sugar than baby carrot - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and white bean has 0.29g of sugar.

Protein

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White bean has signficantly more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and white bean has 7.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both baby carrots and white beans are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Baby carrot has more Vitamin C than white bean - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white bean - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

White bean has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - white bean has 0.79mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Baby carrots and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

White bean has more thiamin and folate, however, baby carrot contains more niacin. Both white beans and baby carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

White Beans Baby Carrots
Thiamin 0.096 MG 0.03 MG
Riboflavin 0.037 MG 0.036 MG
Niacin 0.113 MG 0.556 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.185 MG 0.401 MG
Vitamin B6 0.075 MG 0.105 MG
Folate 65 UG 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

White bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 128% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.

iron

White bean is a great source of iron and it has 236% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and white bean has 3mg of iron.

potassium

Both baby carrots and white beans are high in potassium. White bean has 92% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, white bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.

White Beans Baby Carrots
alpha linoleic acid 0.056 G 0.008 G
Total 0.056 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white beans and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

White Beans Baby Carrots
linoleic acid 0.067 G 0.057 G
Total 0.067 G 0.057 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either White Beans or Baby Carrots .

Note: The specific food items compared are: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .

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FAQ

Does baby carrots or white beans contain more calories in 100 grams?
White bean is high in calories and baby carrot has 70% less calories than white bean - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and white bean has 114 calories.

Does baby carrots or white beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than white bean - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.

Does baby carrots or white beans contain more calcium?
White bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.

Does baby carrots or white beans contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and white beans are high in potassium. White bean has 90% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.