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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cranberry juice and carrot juice 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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cranberry Juice Carrot Juice
Protein 3% 9%
Carbohydrates 95% 87%
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 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 Cranberry Juice or Carrot Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .

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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.