Carrot Juice vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Tomato Sauce
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 sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and tomato sauce:
- Both tomato sauce and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than carrot juice.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, tomato sauce contains more niacin.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 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 sauce per calorie. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 74% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato sauce has 88% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tomato sauce has 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 42 times more Vitamin A than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, tomato sauce contains more niacin. Both carrot juice and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Carrot Juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 71% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 109% more iron than carrot juice - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato sauce and carrot juice are high in potassium. Tomato sauce is very similar to carrot juice for potassium - tomato sauce has 297mg 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 sauce per 100 grams, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 259 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 2 UG | 13895 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 24 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrot juice and tomato sauce contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrot Juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrot juice and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrot Juice | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.115 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 Carrot Juice or Tomato Sauce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does tomato sauce or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does tomato sauce or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato sauce or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and carrot juice are high in potassium. Tomato sauce is very similar to carrot juice for potassium - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.