Blueberry vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and carrots:
- Both carrots and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Carrot has 52% less sugar than blueberry.
- Carrot has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 87% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Carrot has 17% more dietary fiber than blueberry - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 52% less sugar than blueberry - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and blueberry are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has 64% more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 277 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrots and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both blueberry and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Blueberry | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 450% more calcium than blueberry - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 316% more potassium than blueberry - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both blueberry and carrots contain small amounts of luteolin.
| Blueberry | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.2 mg | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | 1.66 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 1.3 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 7.67 mg | 0.21 mg |
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,
| Blueberry | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.088 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does carrots or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or blueberry contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than blueberry - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.