Apple Juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and carrots:
- Carrot has 51% less sugar than apple juice.
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 87% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than apple juice - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 51% less sugar than apple juice - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and apple juice are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 556% more Vitamin C than apple juice - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than apple juice - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than apple juice - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 313% more calcium than apple juice - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 217% more potassium than apple juice - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, apple juice has more quercetin than carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol than apple juice per 100 grams. Both apple juice and carrots contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Apple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | 0.21 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.24 mg |
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,
| Apple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 256 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple juice and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.1 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: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does carrots or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or apple juice contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than apple juice - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg of potassium.