Pears vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Pears and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pears
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pears and carrots:
- Both pears and carrots are high in dietary fiber.
- Carrot has 51% less sugar than pear.
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pears (Pears, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pears is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Pears has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:2 and for carrots, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pears | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 87% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pears and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pears and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Pear has 11% more dietary fiber than carrot - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 51% less sugar than pear - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pears and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and carrots are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pears and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pear has 4.3mg 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 834 times more Vitamin A than pear - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug 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.
| Pears | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.161 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 267% more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 176% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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, pear has more isorhamnetin and quercetin than carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol than pear per 100 grams.
| Pears | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.3 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.84 mg | 0.21 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.04 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,
| Pears | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 3477 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 44 UG | 256 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pears and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pears | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pears and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pears | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.093 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.093 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 pears or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does pears or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pears and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pears or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.