Strawberries vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, strawberry contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is similar to carrot juice for protein, carbs and fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for carrot juice, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 87% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has 150% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 592% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 955 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, strawberry contains more folate. Both strawberries and carrot juice contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Strawberries | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg 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 91% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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,
| Strawberries | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 9303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 333 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.09 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 Strawberries or Carrot Juice .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does strawberries or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.