Baby Carrots vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Pumpkin Puree
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and pumpkin puree:
- Both pumpkin puree and baby carrots are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pumpkin puree has 34 calories per 100 grams and baby carrot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pumpkin puree for protein. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 82% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pumpkin puree and baby carrots are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to pumpkin puree for dietary fiber - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of protein - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pumpkin puree and baby carrots are low in saturated fat - pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both pumpkin puree and baby carrots are high in Vitamin A. Pumpkin puree has 13% more Vitamin A than baby carrot - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more folate. Both baby carrots and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Baby Carrots | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calcium - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 56% more iron than baby carrot - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron.
potassium
Both pumpkin puree and baby carrots are high in potassium. Pumpkin puree is very similar to pumpkin puree for potassium - pumpkin puree has 206mg 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, both baby carrots and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Baby Carrots | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 6940 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 4795 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and pumpkin puree contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.007 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 Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pumpkin puree or baby carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and baby carrot has 35 calories.
Does pumpkin puree or baby carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pumpkin puree and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
Does pumpkin puree or baby carrots contain more potassium?
Both pumpkin puree and baby carrots are high in potassium. Pumpkin puree is very similar to pumpkin puree for potassium - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium in 100 grams and baby carrot has 237mg of potassium.