Rosemary vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Rosemary and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rosemary
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rosemary and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and rosemary are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has 122.3 times less saturated fat than rosemary.
- Baby carrot has 60% less carbohydrates than rosemary.
- Rosemary has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Rosemary is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rosemary is high in calories and baby carrot has 73% less calories than rosemary - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and rosemary has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rosemary is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for protein. Rosemary has a macronutrient ratio of 9:56:36 and for baby carrots, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rosemary | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 56% | 91% |
| Fat | 36% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrot has 60% less carbohydrates than rosemary - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and rosemary are high in dietary fiber. Rosemary has 386% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rosemary has less sugar than baby carrot - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Rosemary has 417% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and rosemary has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baby carrot has 122.3 times less saturated fat than rosemary - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rosemary is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 738% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and rosemary are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 373% more Vitamin A than rosemary - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rosemary has 146ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin K
Baby carrot has more Vitamin K than rosemary - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Rosemary has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both rosemary and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Rosemary | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.036 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.152 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.912 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.804 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 109 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rosemary is an excellent source of calcium and it has 891% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
iron
Rosemary is an excellent source of iron and it has 647% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and rosemary are high in potassium. Rosemary has 182% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, rosemary has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Rosemary | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.414 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.414 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rosemary has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Rosemary | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.057 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 Rosemary or Baby Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or rosemary contain more calories in 100 grams?Rosemary is high in calories and baby carrot has 70% less calories than rosemary - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and rosemary has 131 calories.
Does baby carrots or rosemary have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than rosemary - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or rosemary contain more calcium?
Rosemary is a rich source of calcium and it has 890% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or rosemary contain more iron?
Rosemary is an abundant source of iron and it has 650% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or rosemary contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and rosemary are high in potassium. Rosemary has 180% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.