Carrots vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Carrots and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrots
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrots and nori:
- Both nori and carrots are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, nori has more epa than carrot.
- Nori has 8.6 times less sugar than carrot.
- Nori has more riboflavin and folate.
- Nori has signficantly more iron than carrot.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrots is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 33% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori has 8.6 times less sugar than carrot - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 525% more protein than carrot - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and carrots are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 561% more Vitamin C than carrot - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both nori and carrots are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 221% more Vitamin A than nori - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nori and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more riboflavin and folate. Both carrots and nori contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 0.983 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.273 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 112% more calcium than carrot - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has signficantly more iron than carrot - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both nori and carrots are high in potassium. Nori has 11% more potassium than carrot - nori has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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,
| Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8285 UG | 3121 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3477 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 256 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, nori has more EPA than carrot per 100 grams. Both carrots and nori contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.081 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.013 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nori or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Is nori or carrots better for protein?
Nori has 530% more protein than carrot - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Does nori or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or carrots contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than carrot - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does nori or carrots contain more potassium?
Both nori and carrots are high in potassium. Nori has 10% more potassium than carrot - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.