Mint vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Mint and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mint
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and carrot juice:
- Both carrot juice and mint are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot juice has 43% less calories than mint - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mint is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrot juice per calorie. Mint has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for carrot juice, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mint | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 87% |
| Fat | 10% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 900% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than carrot juice - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mint has 295% more protein than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrot juice and mint are low in saturated fat - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 274% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both carrot juice and mint are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 351% more Vitamin A than mint - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice has more Vitamin E than mint - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice has more Vitamin K than mint - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both mint and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Mint | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.266 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 1.706 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 114 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 913% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrot juice and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 95% more potassium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Mint | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.435 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mint and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mint | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.061 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mint or Carrot Juice .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does carrot juice or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot juice has 40% less calories than mint - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does carrot juice or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 910% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does carrot juice or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does carrot juice or mint contain more potassium?
Both carrot juice and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 100% more potassium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.