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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baby carrots and nori is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 7:91:3 and for nori, 50:44:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Baby Carrots Nori
Protein 7% 50%
Carbohydrates 91% 44%
Fat 3% 6%
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

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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 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 Baby Carrots or Nori .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) .

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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.

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