Flaxseeds vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and carrot juice:
- Both flaxseeds and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice has 68% less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
- Carrot juice has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Flaxseed is high in calories and carrot juice has 93% less calories than flaxseed - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrot juice per calorie. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:66 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 88% |
| Fat | 66% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice has 68% less carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 33 times more dietary fiber than carrot juice - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Flaxseeds and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than carrot juice - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot juice has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 13 times more Vitamin C than flaxseed - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than flaxseed - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Flaxseeds | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 87 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 963% more calcium than carrot juice - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than carrot juice - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both flaxseeds and carrot juice are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 178% more potassium than carrot juice - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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, both flaxseeds and carrot juice contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Flaxseeds | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 651 UG | 333 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 22.813 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 22.813 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 5.91 G | 0.061 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: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does flaxseeds or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Flaxseed is high in calories and carrot juice has 90% less calories than flaxseed - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does flaxseeds or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does flaxseeds or carrot juice contain more calcium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of calcium and it has 960% more calcium than carrot juice - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or carrot juice contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than carrot juice - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both flaxseeds and carrot juice are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 180% more potassium than carrot juice - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.