Butterhead Lettuce vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and carrot juice:
- Both butterhead lettuce and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than carrot juice.
- Butterhead lettuce has 68% less calories than carrot juice.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Carrot juice has more Vitamin B6, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate.
- Carrot juice has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than butterhead lettuce, however, butterhead lettuce contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce has 68% less calories than carrot juice - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrot juice per calorie. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 88% |
| Fat | 11% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than carrot juice - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Butterhead lettuce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 130% more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both butterhead lettuce and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 476% more Vitamin A than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 560% more Vitamin K than carrot juice - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more Vitamin B6, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate. Both butterhead lettuce and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has 46% more calcium than carrot juice - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 170% more iron than carrot juice - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 23% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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, carrot juice has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams, however, butterhead lettuce contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 9303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 333 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both butterhead lettuce and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.061 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: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce has 70% less calories than carrot juice - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or carrot juice better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot juice - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does butterhead lettuce or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 20% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.