Ginger vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and carrot juice:
- Both carrot juice and ginger are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice has 95.2 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and carrot juice has 88% less calories than ginger - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to carrot juice for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 88% |
| Fat | 13% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and carrot juice has 87% less carbohydrates than ginger - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 16 times more dietary fiber than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot juice and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 845% more protein than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot juice has 95.2 times less saturated fat than ginger - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 11 times more Vitamin C than ginger - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 477 times more Vitamin A than ginger - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice has more Vitamin E than ginger - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both ginger and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Ginger | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 375% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrot juice and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 352% more potassium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 333 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.706 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: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does carrot juice or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and carrot juice has 90% less calories than ginger - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does carrot juice or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and carrot juice has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does carrot juice or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does carrot juice or ginger contain more potassium?
Both carrot juice and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 350% more potassium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.