Mango vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot has 65% less sugar than mango.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrot has 42% less calories than mango - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and mango has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for protein and carbs. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 92% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrot has 45% less carbohydrates than mango - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mango has 15g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mango comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 81% more dietary fiber than mango - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 65% less sugar than mango - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mango has 13.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and mango contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and mango has 0.82g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and mango are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mango has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than mango - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mango has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and mango contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both mango and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mango | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 191% more calcium than mango - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and mango has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 456% more iron than mango - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and mango has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 41% more potassium than mango - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and mango has 168mg 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,
| Mango | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | 3767 UG |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mango has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Mango | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.057 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: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or mango contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrot has 40% less calories than mango - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and mango has 60 calories.
Does baby carrots or mango have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrot has 50% fewer carbohydrates than mango - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and mango has 15g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mango comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.