Almond Butter vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond butter
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and carrots:
- Both almond butter and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Almond butter has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond butter is high in calories and carrot has 93% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 87% |
| Fat | 76% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 49% less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both almond butter and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Almond butter has 268% more dietary fiber than carrot - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond butter and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than carrot - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than almond butter - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond butter - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 35 times more Vitamin E than carrot - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than almond butter - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both almond butter and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Almond Butter | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 53 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond butter is an excellent source of calcium and it has 952% more calcium than carrot - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than carrot - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and carrots are high in potassium. Almond butter has 134% more potassium than carrot - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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,
| Almond Butter | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both almond butter and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Almond Butter | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 13.616 G | 0.1 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: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond butter is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does almond butter or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 50% fewer carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does almond butter or carrots contain more calcium?
Almond butter is a rich source of calcium and it has 950% more calcium than carrot - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or carrots contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than carrot - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
Does almond butter or carrots contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and carrots are high in potassium. Almond butter has 130% more potassium than carrot - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.