Ginger vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and carrots:
- Both carrots and ginger are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has 80.2 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and carrot has 88% less calories than ginger - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 87% |
| Fat | 13% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 87% less carbohydrates than ginger - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 404% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 866% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 80.2 times less saturated fat than ginger - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 743% more Vitamin C than ginger - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 416 times more Vitamin A than ginger - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than ginger - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrots and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both ginger and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Ginger | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 245% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 65 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 313% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.706 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.
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FAQ
Does carrots or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than ginger - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does carrots or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does carrots or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 65 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does carrots or ginger contain more potassium?
Both carrots and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 310% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.