Carrot Juice vs. Tomato Sauce

Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Tomato Sauce


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

We compared the nutritional contents of carrot juice versus tomato sauce (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and tomato sauce:

  • Both tomato sauce and carrot juice are high in potassium.
  • Carrot juice has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than carrot juice.
  • Carrot juice has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, tomato sauce contains more niacin.
  • Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of carrot juice and tomato sauce 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: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato sauce per calorie. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Carrot Juice Tomato Sauce
Protein 9% 17%
Carbohydrates 87% 74%
Fat 4% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Tomato sauce has 88% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tomato sauce and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 42 times more Vitamin A than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Carrot juice has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, tomato sauce contains more niacin. Both carrot juice and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Carrot Juice Tomato Sauce
Thiamin 0.092 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.055 MG 0.065 MG
Niacin 0.386 MG 0.991 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.228 MG 0.309 MG
Vitamin B6 0.217 MG 0.098 MG
Folate 4 UG 9 UG

Minerals

calcium

Carrot juice has 71% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Tomato sauce has 109% more iron than carrot juice - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.

potassium

Both tomato sauce and carrot juice are high in potassium. Tomato sauce is very similar to carrot juice for potassium - tomato sauce has 297mg 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, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce per 100 grams, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than carrot juice per 100 grams.

Carrot Juice Tomato Sauce
beta-carotene 9303 UG 259 UG
alpha-carotene 4342 UG ~
lycopene 2 UG 13895 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 333 UG 24 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrot juice and tomato sauce contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Carrot Juice Tomato Sauce
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.005 G
Total 0.009 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrot juice and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Carrot Juice Tomato Sauce
linoleic acid 0.061 G 0.115 G
Total 0.061 G 0.115 G



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 Carrot Juice or Tomato Sauce .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .

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FAQ

Does tomato sauce or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.

Does tomato sauce or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.

Does tomato sauce or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and carrot juice are high in potassium. Tomato sauce is very similar to carrot juice for potassium - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.