Carrot Juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrot juice
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and carrots:
- Both carrots and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Carrot has more niacin and folate.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is similar to carrots for protein, carbs and fat. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:4 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 87% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 44% more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 14% more Vitamin A than carrot - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more niacin and folate. Both carrot juice and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Carrot Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 38% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot has a little more potassium (10%) than carrot juice by weight - carrot has 320mg 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, both carrot juice and carrots contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Carrot Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | 2 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrot juice and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrot Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrot juice and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrot Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.061 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: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does carrots or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both carrots and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot has a little more potassium ( 10%) than carrot juice by weight - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.