Orange Juice vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has 53% less sugar than orange juice.
- Carrot juice has more Vitamin B6, however, orange juice contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is similar to carrot juice for protein, carbs and fat. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for carrot juice, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 87% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has 300% more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot juice has 53% less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 488% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 94 times more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more Vitamin B6, however, orange juice contains more folate. Both orange juice and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Orange Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 118% more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Orange juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 46% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg 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,
| Orange Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 4342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | 333 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange juice and carrot juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.029 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 Orange Juice or Carrot Juice .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does orange juice or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.