Carrot Juice vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrot juice
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and green bean:
- Both green bean and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Green bean has more folate.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 238% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Green bean and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 44% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - green bean has 12.2mg 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 26 times more Vitamin A than green bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 177% more Vitamin K than carrot juice - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more folate. Both carrot juice and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Carrot Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has 54% more calcium than carrot juice - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 124% more iron than carrot juice - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 38% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg 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, both carrot juice and green bean contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Carrot Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 379 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | 69 UG |
| lycopene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 640 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrot juice and green bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrot Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.044 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does green bean or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does green bean or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both green bean and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 40% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.