Grape Juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Grape Juice and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grape juice
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grape juice and carrots:
- Carrot has 67% less sugar than grape 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: Grape Juice (Grape 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 grape juice contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and grape juice has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grape juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Grape juice has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:2 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grape Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 87% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and grape juice contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in grape juice comprise of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than grape juice - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 67% less sugar than grape juice - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and grape juice contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.37g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and grape juice are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 58 times more Vitamin C than grape juice - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than grape juice - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than grape juice - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrots and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grape Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.133 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.048 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 200% more calcium than grape juice - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and grape juice contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 208% more potassium than grape juice - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg 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, carrot has more kaempferol than grape juice per 100 grams, however, grape juice contains more myricetin and quercetin than carrot per 100 grams. Both grape juice and carrots contain small amounts of luteolin.
| Grape Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 0.7 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.72 mg | 0.21 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,
| Grape Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 57 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grape juice and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grape Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than grape juice per 100 grams.
| Grape Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.017 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: Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or grape juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and grape juice contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and grape juice has 60 calories.
Does carrots or grape juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and grape juice contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in grape juice comprise of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber.
Does carrots or grape juice contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than grape juice - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg of potassium.