Carrot
Carrot, cooked
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 7.3 g |
Carrot is a root vegetable eaten raw or cooked, appearing in everything from salads and crudités to soups, stews and roasted side dishes. Per 100 g, raw carrot provides 33 kcal, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 7.5 g of carbohydrates and 2.8 g of dietary fibre, with 4.7 g coming from naturally occurring sugars. It is a notable source of vitamin A at 1,135.8 mcg per 100 g, largely from beta-carotene, as well as 230 mg of potassium and 9.8 mcg of vitamin K. No glycemic index value is available for this entry. Carrots are compatible with a wide range of dietary patterns, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, mediterranean and low-FODMAP.
How many calories in a carrot?
Raw carrot contains 33 kcal per 100 g. A medium carrot weighs around 80 g, putting it at roughly 26 kcal per carrot.
How much vitamin A is in a carrot?
Raw carrot contains 1,135.8 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, primarily in the form of beta-carotene. That makes it one of the more concentrated plant sources of this nutrient among common vegetables.
Is carrot keto-friendly?
Carrots appear on the keto diet list in this data, with 7.5 g of carbohydrates and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g, giving a net carb figure of around 4.7 g. Portion size still matters on a strict keto plan, but moderate amounts of carrot can fit within daily carb limits for many people.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 35.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.60 g |
| Fat | 0.30 g |
| Carbs | 7.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Starch | 0.31 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.030 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.010 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.089 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 30.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.34 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30.0 mg |
| Potassium | 192 mg |
| Sodium | 58.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg |
| Copper | 0.044 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 0.70 mcg |
| Iodine | 10.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1284 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13.6 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.030 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.030 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.41 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 8.6 mg |
Other cooking states of Carrot
Raw carrot (33 kcal).
