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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of carrot juice and carrots 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 9:87:4 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Carrot Juice Carrots
Protein 9% 8%
Carbohydrates 87% 88%
Fat 4% 4%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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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.