Baby Carrots vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and nori:
- Both nori and baby carrots are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, nori has more epa than baby carrot.
- Nori has 8.7 times less sugar than baby carrot.
- Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and baby carrot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to nori for fat. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 33% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 867% more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori has 8.7 times less sugar than baby carrot - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 808% more protein than baby carrot - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and baby carrots are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both nori and baby carrots are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 165% more Vitamin A than nori - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nori and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both baby carrots and nori contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Baby Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 119% more calcium than baby carrot - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has 102% more iron than baby carrot - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron.
potassium
Both nori and baby carrots are high in potassium. Nori has 50% more potassium than baby carrot - nori has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 237mg 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 Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 3121 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, nori has more EPA than baby carrot per 100 grams. Both baby carrots and nori contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.081 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.013 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 Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nori or baby carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and baby carrot has 35 calories.
Is nori or baby carrots better for protein?
Nori has 810% more protein than baby carrot - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Does nori or baby carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or baby carrots contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than baby carrot - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and baby carrot has 32mg of calcium.
Does nori or baby carrots contain more potassium?
Both nori and baby carrots are high in potassium. Nori has 50% more potassium than baby carrot - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and baby carrot has 237mg of potassium.