Baby Carrots vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and spirulina:
- Both baby carrots and spirulina are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has 114.2 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Baby carrot has 66% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than baby carrot.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and baby carrot has 88% less calories than spirulina - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 25% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrot has 66% less carbohydrates than spirulina - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and spirulina are high in dietary fiber. Spirulina has 24% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baby carrot has 114.2 times less saturated fat than spirulina - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has 288% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 22 times more Vitamin A than spirulina - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than baby carrot - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and spirulina contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 275% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 475% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg 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 | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 342 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 1.254 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 Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and baby carrot has 90% less calories than spirulina - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is baby carrots or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does baby carrots or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrot has 70% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 480% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.