Grapefruit vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than carrot juice.
- Carrot juice has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, grapefruit contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is similar to carrot juice for protein, carbs and fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has 100% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrot juice and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 267% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than grapefruit - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, grapefruit contains more folate. Both grapefruit and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Grapefruit | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calcium - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 116% more potassium than grapefruit - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, carrot juice has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | 2 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 333 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and carrot juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does carrot juice or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does carrot juice or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.