Walnut vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Walnut and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
walnut
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in walnut and carrot juice:
- Both walnut and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Walnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Walnut is a great source of iron.
- Walnut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Walnut is high in calories and carrot juice has 94% less calories than walnut - walnut has 654 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, walnut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrot juice for protein. Walnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:8:84 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Walnut | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 88% |
| Fat | 84% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Walnut and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - walnut has 13.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Walnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 738% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - walnut has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Walnut and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - walnut has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Walnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than carrot juice - walnut has 15.2g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Walnut is high in saturated fat and carrot juice has 100% less saturated fat than walnut - walnut has 6.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 554% more Vitamin C than walnut - walnut has 1.3mg 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 955 times more Vitamin A than walnut - walnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Walnut and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - walnut has 0.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Walnut and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - walnut has 2.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Walnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Walnut | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.341 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Walnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 308% more calcium than carrot juice - walnut has 98mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Walnut is a great source of iron and it has 533% more iron than carrot juice - walnut has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both walnut and carrot juice are high in potassium. Walnut has 51% more potassium than carrot juice - walnut has 441mg 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,
| Walnut | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 9303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 333 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, walnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 9.08 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 9.08 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, walnut has more linoleic acid than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.063 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 38.093 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 38.156 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: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does walnut or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Walnut is high in calories and carrot juice has 90% less calories than walnut - walnut has 654 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does walnut or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, walnut and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - walnut has 13.7g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does walnut or carrot juice contain more calcium?
Walnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 310% more calcium than carrot juice - walnut has 98mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
Does walnut or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both walnut and carrot juice are high in potassium. Walnut has 50% more potassium than carrot juice - walnut has 441mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.