Baby Carrots vs. Butterhead Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Butterhead Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
butterhead lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and butterhead lettuce:
- Both butterhead lettuce and baby carrots are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than butterhead lettuce, however, butterhead lettuce contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Butterhead lettuce has 63% less calories than baby carrot.
- Butterhead lettuce has 73% less carbohydrates than baby carrot.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce has 63% less calories than baby carrot - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and baby carrot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to butterhead lettuce per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for butterhead lettuce, 33:57:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 57% |
| Fat | ~ | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce has 73% less carbohydrates than baby carrot - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, 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 164% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and baby carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and baby carrots contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and baby carrots are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both butterhead lettuce and baby carrots are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 316% more Vitamin A than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 988% more Vitamin K than baby carrot - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate. Both baby carrots and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Baby Carrots | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calcium - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce and baby carrots contain similar amounts of iron - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and baby carrots are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - butterhead lettuce has 238mg 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 carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams, however, butterhead lettuce contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 1987 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 1223 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.083 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.083 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.034 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 Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or baby carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce has 60% less calories than baby carrot - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and baby carrot has 35 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or baby carrots better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and baby carrots contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or baby carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than baby carrot - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in baby carrots comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
Does butterhead lettuce or baby carrots contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and baby carrots are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and baby carrot has 237mg of potassium.