Grapefruit vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and carrots:
- Carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than carrot.
- Carrot has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for protein and fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 429% more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than grapefruit - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both grapefruit and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Grapefruit | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 50% more calcium than grapefruit - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 137% more potassium than grapefruit - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, grapefruit has more luteolin than carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol than grapefruit per 100 grams. Both grapefruit and carrots contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Grapefruit | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.33 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, carrot has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than carrot per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does carrots or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than grapefruit - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.