Flaxseeds vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and flaxseeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has 71% less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
- Baby carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Flaxseed is high in calories and baby carrot has 93% less calories than flaxseed - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and flaxseed has 534 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to baby carrots per calorie. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:66 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 92% |
| Fat | 66% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrot has 71% less carbohydrates than flaxseed - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and flaxseed has 28.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in flaxseeds comprise of 95% dietary fiber and 5% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and flaxseeds are high in dietary fiber. Flaxseed has 841% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and flaxseed has 18.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baby carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrots and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than flaxseed - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Flaxseeds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 87 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 697% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and flaxseed has 255mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 544% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and flaxseeds are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 243% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and flaxseed has 813mg 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 flaxseeds and baby carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Flaxseeds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 651 UG | 358 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 22.813 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 22.813 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 5.91 G | 0.057 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: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or flaxseeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Flaxseed is high in calories and baby carrot has 90% less calories than flaxseed - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and flaxseed has 534 calories.
Does baby carrots or flaxseeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrot has 70% fewer carbohydrates than flaxseed - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and flaxseed has 28.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in flaxseeds comprise of 100% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
Does baby carrots or flaxseeds contain more calcium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and flaxseed has 255mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or flaxseeds contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 540% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or flaxseeds contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and flaxseeds are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 240% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and flaxseed has 813mg of potassium.