Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Canned Carrots with Salt VS Baby Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Carrots with Salt	10%	6%	84%
Baby Carrots	7%	3%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Carrots with Salt	Baby Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.7% 49.6kcal	2.4% 69.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.39% 0.38g	0.27% 0.26g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.22% 0.071g	0.14% 0.046g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.36% 0.022g	0.99% 0.016g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.92% 0.16g	0.67% 0.11g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.46% 11g	12.6% 16.4g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.8% 4.92g	13% 9.45g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	2.74% 2g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 2.06g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 5.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	7.83% 2.98g	15% 5.75g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.27% 1.27g	2.27% 1.27g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Carrots with Salt	Baby Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	123% 1107μg	152% 1369μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.98% 0.036mg	4.96% 0.06mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.58% 0.06mg	5.5% 0.071mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.85% 1.1mg	6.9% 1.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.36% 0.27mg	16% 0.8mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17% 0.22mg	16% 0.21mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	16% 4.76μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	4.47% 18μg	13.4% 53.6μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	5.95% 5.36mg	5.73% 5.16mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	9.8% 1.47mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	16.2% 19.4μg	15.5% 18.7μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Canned Carrots with Salt	Baby Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.96% 49.6mg	6.35% 63.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	23% 0.21mg	22% 0.2mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	16% 1.27mg	22% 1.77mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.78% 16mg	4.72% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	39% 0.89mg	13% 0.3mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	6.8% 47.6mg	7.94% 55.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	10.4% 355mg	14% 470mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.44% 0.79μg	3.25% 1.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	32% 480mg	10.3% 155mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.7% 0.52mg	3.07% 0.34mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5% 184g	4.85% 179g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Carrots with Salt VS Baby Carrots per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Canned Carrots with Salt versus 7 oz of Baby Carrots to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt vs Baby Carrots:

• 7 oz of Raw Baby Carrots contain 1.7 times more Vitamin B1, 3 times more Vitamin B5 and 3 times more Vitamin B9 than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• Both Canned Carrots with Salt and Baby Carrots provide similar amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin K per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• Both Drained Canned Carrots with Salt as well as Raw Baby Carrots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Canned Carrots with Salt vs Baby Carrots:

• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt have 3 times more Manganese, 3.1 times more Sodium and 1.5 times more Zinc than Baby Carrots.
• While 7 oz of Raw Baby Carrots contain 1.3 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Iron and 1.3 times more Potassium than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• Both Canned Carrots with Salt and Baby Carrots contain similar levels of Copper, Phosphorus and Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium
• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Drained Canned Carrots with Salt as well as Raw Baby Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Baby Carrots contain 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, 1.9 times more Sugars and 1.9 times more Fiber than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• Both Drained Canned Carrots with Salt as well as Raw Baby Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in seven ounces.