Pecan vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and carrots:
- Both pecan and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and carrot has 94% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 87% |
| Fat | 88% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pecan and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pecan are made of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 243% more dietary fiber than carrot - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 886% more protein than carrot - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and carrot has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 436% more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg 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 277 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both pecan and carrots contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pecan | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 112% more calcium than carrot - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 743% more iron than carrot - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and carrots are high in potassium. Pecan has 28% more potassium than carrot - pecan has 410mg 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,
| Pecan | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 20.697 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does pecan or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pecan are made of 70% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does pecan or carrots contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than carrot - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does pecan or carrots contain more potassium?
Both pecan and carrots are high in potassium. Pecan has 30% more potassium than carrot - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.