Baby Carrots vs. Leeks
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Leeks
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
leeks
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and leeks:
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than leek, however, leek contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, however, leek contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than baby carrot.
- Leek is a great source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrot has 43% less calories than leek - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and leek has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to leeks for protein. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for leeks, 9:86:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 86% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and leeks contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 61% more dietary fiber than leek - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and leeks contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and leek has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and leeks contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and leek has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and leeks are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and leek has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and leek has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 731% more Vitamin A than leek - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and leek has 83ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Leek has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Leek has 400% more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and leek has 47ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, however, leek contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both baby carrots and leeks contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Baby Carrots | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Leek is a great source of calcium and it has 84% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and leek has 59mg of calcium.
iron
Leek is a great source of iron and it has 136% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and leek has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 32% more potassium than leek - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and leek has 180mg 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, baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than leek per 100 grams, however, leek contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 1000 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 1900 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, leek has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and leeks contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.067 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.067 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: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or leeks contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrot has 40% less calories than leek - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and leek has 61 calories.
Does baby carrots or leeks have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and leeks contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.