Strawberries vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and carrots:
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:81:13 and for carrots, 9:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 86% |
| Fat | 13% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and carrots are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 897% more Vitamin C than carrot - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 834 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Strawberries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 106% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 109% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 strawberries and carrots contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Strawberries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.21 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.11 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,
| Strawberries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does strawberries or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does strawberries or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.