Baby Carrots vs. Carrots

Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Carrots


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of baby carrots versus carrots (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and carrots:

  • Both baby carrots and carrots are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baby carrots and carrots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between baby carrots and carrots. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Baby carrots and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for carrots, 9:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Baby Carrots Carrots
Protein 8% 9%
Carbohydrates 92% 86%
Fat ~ 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Baby carrots and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.

dietary fiber

Both baby carrots and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than carrot by weight - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Baby carrots and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Baby carrots and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both baby carrots and carrots are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Carrot has 127% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Both baby carrots and carrots are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 21% more Vitamin A than baby carrot - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Carrot has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Baby carrots and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both baby carrots and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Baby Carrots Carrots
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.066 MG
Riboflavin 0.036 MG 0.058 MG
Niacin 0.556 MG 0.983 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.401 MG 0.273 MG
Vitamin B6 0.105 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 27 UG 19 UG

Minerals

calcium

Baby carrots and carrots contain similar amounts of calcium - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Baby carrot has 197% more iron than carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both baby carrots and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 35% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 carrots contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Baby Carrots Carrots
beta-carotene 6391 UG 8285 UG
alpha-carotene 3767 UG 3477 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 358 UG 256 UG
lycopene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Baby Carrots Carrots
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.002 G
Total 0.008 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Baby Carrots Carrots
linoleic acid 0.057 G 0.1 G
Total 0.057 G 0.1 G



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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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does baby carrots or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Baby carrots and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.

Does baby carrots or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.

Does baby carrots or carrots contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 40% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.