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Just Carrots was developed by AIM to meet the needs of those who believe in the benefits of carrot juice but whose lifestyle is not always conducive to juicing. The following chart compares the most recent analyses of 'Just Carrots', fresh carrot juice, and one 7.5-inch raw carrot done by the three independent laboratories indicated above the columns. A comparison of the nutrient values reveals that a single 2-tablespoon serving of Just Carrots has a better nutritional profile than either of the other two. It should be noted that Just Carrots, carrot juice and whole carrots contain many more nutrients than what is shown in the table below. Only the nutrients that were tested have been shown. |
| Anresco Laboratories (San Pedro, CA) |
Analytical Laboratories (Boise, ID) |
U.S.D.A. | |
| Nutrient | 2 tbsp (16 g) serving of Just Carrots |
6 oz serving of fresh organic carrot juice |
1-7.5-inch raw carrot |
| Protein | 1.28 g | 0.32 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.06 g | 0.26 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.21 g | 22g | 7.3 g |
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 35,840 IU | 6630 IU | 20,252 IU |
| Vitamin C | 6.24 mg | 0.57 mg | 6.6mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.64 IU | NA | 0.3 IU |
| Sodium | 53.8 mg | 37.5 mg | 25.2 mg |
| Potassium | 661 mg | NA | 232.5 mg |
| Calcium | 24.1 mg | 3.94 mg | 19.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 0.16 mg | 0.3 |
| Alpha carouse | 6.7 mg | NA | NA |
| Lutien | 174 mcg | NA | NA |
| Amounts of each amino acid is not tested. However, since amino acids are the building blocks of protein we know they are present based on the overall protein content of Just Carrots. Amino acids found in carrots are: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Agrinine, Histidine, Alanine, Asparatic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Proline and Serine. And of course there are a multitude of beneficial phytochemicals (plant nutrients) that exist in carrot juice that are also not tested. |
| Enzyme Tested | Fresh Carrot Juice | AIM Just Carrots | Percent of Fresh Carrot Juice |
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| Peroxidase | 3.3 | 2.1 | 63.64% |
| Polyphenol Oxidase | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Lixpoxygenase | 2.5 | 1.8 | 72% |
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Nutritionally, AIM Just Carrots® is the next best thing to fresh carrot juice. |