Carrot nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Carrots, raw
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian
What Does 41 Calories or 100 Grams of Carrot Look Like?
We measured what 100 grams of carrot looks like to help you visualize its weight and calories.
According to our calculations, one medium-sized carrot accounted for 100 grams or 41 calories.
One serving size of carrot is about 61 grams and contains 25 calories accordingly.
Education: Nutrition & Microbiology at YSU
Last updated: November 09, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian
Top nutrition facts for Carrot
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 25 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Carrot glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652200494436 in this text https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235261811500027X 23 here https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225096173
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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39 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 2 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3127522/ – 42 | 42 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 4 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 medium (61 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -5.7 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 | 25 mg |
Carrot calories (kcal)
| Calroies for different serving sizes of carrot | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 41 | |
| Calories in 1 slice | 1 | 3 g |
| Calories in 1 strip medium | 2 | 4 g |
| Calories in 1 medium | 25 | 61 g |
| Calories in 1 cup grated | 45 | 110 g |
| Calories in 1 cup strips or slices | 50 | 122 g |
| Calories in 1 cup chopped | 52 | 128 g |
| Calories for different varieties of carrot | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Carrots, raw (this food) | 41 | 100 g |
| Carrots, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids | 23 | 100 g |
| Carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids | 23 | 100 g |
| Carrots, canned, regular pack, drained solids | 25 | 100 g |
| Carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids | 25 | 100 g |
| Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 35 | 100 g |
| Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 35 | 100 g |
| Carrots, baby, raw | 35 | 100 g |
| Carrots, frozen, unprepared | 36 | 100 g |
| Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 37 | 100 g |
| Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 37 | 100 g |
Carrot Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Carrot glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652200494436 in this text https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235261811500027X 23 here https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225096173
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Carrot Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1528µg of 900µg
170%
Vitamin E:
1.2mg of 15mg
8.1%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
11mg of 90mg
12%
Vitamin B1:
0.12mg of 1mg
10%
Vitamin B2:
0.11mg of 1mg
8.2%
Vitamin B3:
1.8mg of 16mg
11%
Vitamin B5:
0.5mg of 5mg
10%
Vitamin B6:
0.25mg of 1mg
19%
Folate:
35µg of 400µg
8.7%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
16mg of 550mg
2.9%
Vitamin K:
24µg of 120µg
20%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.6 g of 50 g
0.6 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
5.8 g of 300 g
5.8 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
53.9 g of 2,000 g
53.9 g (3% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
22mg of 280mg
7.8%
Threonine:
350mg of 1,050mg
33%
Isoleucine:
141mg of 1,400mg
10%
Leucine:
187mg of 2,730mg
6.8%
Lysine:
185mg of 2,100mg
8.8%
Methionine:
37mg of 1,050mg
3.5%
Phenylalanine:
112mg of 1,750mg
6.4%
Valine:
126mg of 1,820mg
6.9%
Histidine:
73mg of 700mg
10%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.07 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0.87 g
Sucrose:
2.2 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.34 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Carrot
Sugar:
2.9 g
Fiber:
1.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
All nutrients for Carrot per selected serving size (1 medium - 61g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 509µg | 57% | 19% | |
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% | 90% |
1.1 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 0.57g | 1% | 86% |
3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.15g | 0% | 86% |
138.8 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% | 28% |
9 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 4.1g | N/A | 52% |
8 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 5.8g | 2% | 49% |
2.9 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 7.3mg | 2% | 79% |
11.7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% | 42% |
3.8 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 195mg | 6% | 32% |
2.2 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.18mg | 2% | 85% |
8.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | 49% |
1.9 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | 28% |
1.2 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | 83% |
3.2 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 1% | 82% |
26.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 0.87g | 0% | 96% |
10.7 times less than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 3% | 82% |
5.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% | 58% |
7.1 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | 52% |
2.2 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 0.06µg | 0% | 96% | |
| Manganese | 0.09mg | 4% | 57% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 64% |
4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | 79% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 4% | 69% |
9.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 3% | 76% |
4.1 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | 57% |
1.2 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | 49% |
7.7 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | 49% |
3.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 5.4mg | 1% | 87% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | 88% |
159.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | N/A | 91% |
699.9 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.07g | N/A | 84% |
403.2 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 95% |
25.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | 84% |
3.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | 92% |
11.9 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.06mg | 0% | 93% |
23.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | 91% |
4.5 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | 93% |
4.8 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg | 0% | 93% |
11 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0% | 93% |
29.4 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | 92% |
18.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.34g | 0% | 88% |
10.7 times less than Apple
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
0.23%
Total Fat
0.15g
0.1%
Saturated Fat 0.02g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.8%
Sodium 42mg
1.9%
Total Carbohydrate
5.8g
6.8%
Dietary Fiber
1.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0.57g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
20mg
2%
Iron
0.18mg
2.3%
Potassium
195mg
5.7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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