Raspberries vs. Carrots

Nutrition comparison of Raspberries and Carrots


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of raspberries versus carrots (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raspberries and carrots:

  • Both raspberries and carrots are high in dietary fiber.
  • Carrot has more Vitamin B6.
  • Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
  • Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of raspberries and carrots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, raspberries is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Raspberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:82:10 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Raspberries Carrots
Protein 8% 9%
Carbohydrates 82% 87%
Fat 10% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both raspberries and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Raspberry has 132% more dietary fiber than carrot - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both raspberries and carrots are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 344% more Vitamin C than carrot - raspberry has 26.2mg 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 416 times more Vitamin A than raspberry - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Carrot has more Vitamin B6. Both raspberries and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Raspberries Carrots
Thiamin 0.032 MG 0.066 MG
Riboflavin 0.038 MG 0.058 MG
Niacin 0.598 MG 0.983 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.329 MG 0.273 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 21 UG 19 UG

Minerals

calcium

Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of calcium - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg 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, carrot has more kaempferol than raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more quercetin than carrot per 100 grams.

Raspberries Carrots
kaempferol 0.06 mg 0.24 mg
Quercetin 1.05 mg 0.21 mg
luteolin ~ 0.11 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, both raspberries and carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Raspberries Carrots
beta-carotene 12 UG 8285 UG
alpha-carotene 16 UG 3477 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 136 UG 256 UG
lycopene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.

Raspberries Carrots
alpha linoleic acid 0.126 G 0.002 G
Total 0.126 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.

Raspberries Carrots
linoleic acid 0.249 G 0.1 G
Total 0.249 G 0.1 G



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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: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does raspberries or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.

Does raspberries or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberries and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

Does raspberries or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.