Baby Carrots vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and tomato:
- Both baby carrots and tomato are high in potassium.
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato, however, tomato contains more lycopene than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 75% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 142% more dietary fiber than tomato - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and tomato are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 427% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than tomato - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid. Both baby carrots and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 220% more calcium than tomato - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 230% more iron than tomato - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and tomato are high in potassium. is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato 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, baby carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more lycopene than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does baby carrots or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or tomato contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and tomato are high in potassium. is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.