Carrot Juice vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrot juice
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and nori:
- Both nori and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, nori has more epa than carrot juice.
- Nori has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:4 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 33% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has 167% more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 512% more protein than carrot juice - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 359% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both nori and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 268% more Vitamin A than nori - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nori and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both carrot juice and nori contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Carrot Juice | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 192% more calcium than carrot juice - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has 291% more iron than carrot juice - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both nori and carrot juice are high in potassium. Nori has 22% more potassium than carrot juice - nori has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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,
| Carrot Juice | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 3121 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, nori has more EPA than carrot juice per 100 grams. Both carrot juice and nori contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrot Juice | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.081 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.061 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: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nori or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Is nori or carrot juice better for protein?
Nori has 510% more protein than carrot juice - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Does nori or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or carrot juice contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than carrot juice - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
Does nori or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both nori and carrot juice are high in potassium. Nori has 20% more potassium than carrot juice - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.