Baby Carrots vs. Leeks

Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Leeks


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of baby carrots versus leeks (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and leeks:

  • Baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than leek, however, leek contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot.
  • Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, however, leek contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than baby carrot.
  • Leek is a great source of calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baby carrots and leeks 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: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Baby carrot has 43% less calories than leek - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and leek has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is heavier in carbs and similar to leeks for protein and fat. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for leeks, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Baby Carrots Leeks
Protein 7% 9%
Carbohydrates 91% 87%
Fat 3% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Baby carrots and leeks contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 61% more dietary fiber than leek - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Baby carrots and leeks contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and leek has 3.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Baby carrots and leeks contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and leek has 1.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both baby carrots and leeks are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and leek has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and leek has 12mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 731% more Vitamin A than leek - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and leek has 83ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Leek has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Leek has 400% more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and leek has 47ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Baby carrot has more pantothenic acid, however, leek contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both baby carrots and leeks contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.

Baby Carrots Leeks
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.06 MG
Riboflavin 0.036 MG 0.03 MG
Niacin 0.556 MG 0.4 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.401 MG 0.14 MG
Vitamin B6 0.105 MG 0.233 MG
Folate 27 UG 64 UG

Minerals

calcium

Leek is a great source of calcium and it has 84% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and leek has 59mg of calcium.

iron

Leek is a great source of iron and it has 136% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and leek has 2.1mg of iron.

potassium

Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 32% more potassium than leek - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and leek has 180mg 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, baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than leek per 100 grams, however, leek contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams.

Baby Carrots Leeks
beta-carotene 6391 UG 1000 UG
alpha-carotene 3767 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 358 UG 1900 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, leek has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.

Baby Carrots Leeks
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.099 G
Total 0.008 G 0.099 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and leeks contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Baby Carrots Leeks
linoleic acid 0.057 G 0.067 G
Total 0.057 G 0.067 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: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) .

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FAQ

Does baby carrots or leeks contain more calories in 100 grams?
Baby carrot has 40% less calories than leek - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and leek has 61 calories.

Does baby carrots or leeks have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and leeks contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.