Strawberries vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and baby carrot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for protein. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:81:13 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 92% |
| Fat | 13% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in baby carrots comprise of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 45% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and baby carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and baby carrots contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and baby carrots are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 21 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 689 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid. Both strawberries and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 100% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 117% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 55% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and baby carrot 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,
| Strawberries | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or baby carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and baby carrot has 35 calories.
Does strawberries or baby carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in baby carrots comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.