CarrotsNutrition reference
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Carrots

Carrots are crisp, sweet root vegetables eaten raw or cooked. Per 100 g they provide 37 calories with 7.9 g carbs and 3.2 g fiber.

37
kcalper 100g
Carbs
7.9g
Protein
0.8g
Fat
0.5g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Energy
37 kcal153 kJ
Carbohydrates
7.9 g
Protein
0.8 g
Total fat
0.5 g
Dietary fiber
3.2 g
Sodium
66 mg
Calcium
33 mg

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Carrots are crisp, sweet root vegetables with a bright orange color. They are eaten raw as a snack, grated into salads, and cooked by roasting, steaming, or boiling, and are also used in soups and stews.

Nutritionally, carrots are low in calories and mostly water. Per 100 g they provide about 37 kcal, 7.9 g of carbohydrates, 0.8 g of protein, and 0.5 g of fat, with 3.2 g of dietary fiber, 66 mg of sodium, and 33 mg of calcium.

Carrots are usually eaten with the skin on after scrubbing or peeling. For accurate tracking, weigh them raw or cooked as prepared, and use the serving sizes below.

Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Fresh root, peeled or scrubbed
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion

Portion guidance

How to use the serving references

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical medium carrot (about 61 g) provides roughly 23 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Questions and answers

Carrots nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in carrots?

Carrots provide about 37 calories per 100 g. A medium carrot (about 61 g) provides roughly 23 calories.

Are carrots high in fiber?

Carrots provide about 3.2 g of dietary fiber per 100 g.

Should I eat carrots raw or cooked?

Carrots are crisp raw and soften when cooked. Both are low in calories and provide fiber.

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