Cranberry Juice vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry Juice and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry juice
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has 68% less sugar than cranberry juice.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrot juice for fat. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 88% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has 700% more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot juice has 68% less sugar than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cranberry juice and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 477 times more Vitamin A than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cranberry Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 200% more calcium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 279% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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,
| Cranberry Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 9303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 68 UG | 333 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cranberry juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Cranberry Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cranberry Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.061 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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cranberry juice or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does cranberry juice or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.