Lentils vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and lentils are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has 59% less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and baby carrot has 70% less calories than lentil - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to baby carrots for fat. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 92% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrot has 59% less carbohydrates than lentil - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 172% more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and lentils are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrots and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lentil - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both lentils and baby carrots contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lentils | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 68% more calcium than lentil - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 274% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 56% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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,
| Lentils | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lentil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 0.057 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and baby carrot has 70% less calories than lentil - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does baby carrots or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 270% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or lentils contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 60% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.