Carrot Juice vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrot juice
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and tomato:
- Both tomato and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato, however, tomato contains more lycopene than carrot juice.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, tomato contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Tomato has 55% less calories than carrot juice.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 55% less calories than carrot juice - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:4 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 75% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato and carrot juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 61% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - tomato has 13.7mg 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 21 times more Vitamin A than tomato - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, tomato contains more folate. Both carrot juice and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Carrot Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 140% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 23% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg 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, carrot juice has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more lycopene than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | 101 UG |
| lycopene | 2 UG | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrot juice and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrot Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrot juice and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrot Juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.08 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: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than carrot juice - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does tomato or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both tomato and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 20% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.