Carrot · Daucus carota ssp. sativus
Carrots, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Vegetables14 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Carrots, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Very good nutrient density 47/100
How many beneficial nutrients Carrots, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Carrots, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
87% from carbs
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Carbs 87%9.6 g per serving
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Fat 5%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 8%0.9 g per serving
What Carrots, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | |
| Starch | 1.4 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3.6 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.6 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.6 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 115.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 35.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 115.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.9 g | |
| Histidine | 40.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 77.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 102.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 101.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 20.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 61.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 191.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 12.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 69.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 113.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 91.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 190.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 83.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 366.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 47.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 54.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 54.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 43.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 835.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 13.2 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 19.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | |
| Choline | 8.8 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.4 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 33.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 35.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 320.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 69.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.1 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 3.2 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.0 g | — |
About Carrots, raw
Carrots are the crunchy orange root that turns up in everything from lunchboxes to stocks and stews. Sweet enough to snack on raw yet sturdy enough to roast or simmer, they're one of the most versatile and economical vegetables going.
Their claim to fame is beta-carotene — the pigment behind both their color and the old line about carrots being good for your eyes, since the body turns it into vitamin A. They're low in calories, bring useful fiber and vitamin K, and grow sweeter as they cook.
Interestingly, cooking can make some of their beta-carotene easier to absorb, and a little fat alongside helps too — so a roasted carrot with a drizzle of oil isn't just tastier, it's arguably better used by the body.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carrots, raw?
There are 41 calories in 100 g of Carrots, raw, or about 25 calories in 1 medium (61 g).
How much protein is in Carrots, raw?
Carrots, raw contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Carrots, raw?
Carrots, raw has 9.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Carrots, raw?
Carrots, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Carrots, raw a good source of?
Carrots, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin A (RAE) (93% DV) and a good source of Vitamin K and Dietary Fiber (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
