Canned Tuna vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and carrots:
- Both carrots and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Carrot has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and carrot has 68% less calories than canned tuna - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 87% |
| Fat | 22% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 138 times more Vitamin A than canned tuna - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 136% more calcium than canned tuna - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 223% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and canned tuna are high in potassium. Carrot has 35% more potassium than canned tuna - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than carrot per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.1 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and carrot has 70% less calories than canned tuna - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is carrots or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does carrots or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does carrots or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both carrots and canned tuna are high in potassium. Carrot has 40% more potassium than canned tuna - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.