Mango Juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Mango Juice and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango juice
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango juice and carrots:
- Carrot has 62% less sugar than mango 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.
- Mango juice is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mango juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - mango juice has 51 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Mango juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:2 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 88% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - mango juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mango juice are made of 98% sugar and 2% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than mango juice - mango juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 62% less sugar than mango juice - mango juice has 12.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mango juice and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - mango juice has 0.11g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango juice and carrots are low in saturated fat - mango juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mango juice is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 158% more Vitamin C than carrot - mango juice has 15.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 22 times more Vitamin A than mango juice - mango juice has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango juice has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mango juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango juice has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mango Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.08 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.07 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 94% more calcium than mango juice - mango juice has 17mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Mango juice and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - mango juice has 0.36mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than mango juice - mango juice has 24mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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,
| Mango Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 402 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, both mango juice and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mango Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than mango juice per 100 grams.
| Mango Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.003 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 Mango Juice or Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does mango juice or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Mango juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - mango juice has 51 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does mango juice or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - mango juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mango juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does mango juice or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than mango juice - mango juice has 24mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.