Cherries vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and carrots:
- Both carrots and cherries are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has 63% less sugar than cherry.
- Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot has 35% less calories than cherry - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is similar to carrots for protein, carbs and fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 40% less carbohydrates than cherry - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and cherries are high in dietary fiber. Carrot has 33% more dietary fiber than cherry - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 63% less sugar than cherry - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and cherries are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrots and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 277 times more Vitamin A than cherry - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrots and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cherries and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Cherries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 154% more calcium than cherry - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and cherries are high in potassium. Carrot has 44% more potassium than cherry - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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, both cherries and carrots contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Cherries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.29 mg | 0.21 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.11 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,
| Cherries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cherry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.1 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 Cherries or Carrots .
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FAQ
Does carrots or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot has 40% less calories than cherry - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does carrots or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 40% fewer carbohydrates than cherry - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or cherries contain more potassium?
Both carrots and cherries are high in potassium. Carrot has 40% more potassium than cherry - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.