Peach vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Baby carrot has signficantly more calcium than peach.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and peach contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in carbs and similar to baby carrots for protein and fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for baby carrots, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 91% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 93% more dietary fiber than peach - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than baby carrot - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and peach contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and peach are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrots and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 27 times more Vitamin A than peach - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peach and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Peach | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has signficantly more calcium than peach - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 162% more iron than peach - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than peach - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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,
| Peach | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
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 Peach or Baby Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and peach contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does baby carrots or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.