Know what’s on your plate
Carrot
Calories & nutrition facts
steamed
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 40 kcal —
- Protein 0.6 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.3 g 3%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 3.7 g 13%
- Sugars 6.9 g —
- Sodium 45 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 744 µg 83%
- Vitamin C 1.3 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 2.4 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.41 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.26 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 26 mg 2%
- Iron 0.22 mg 1%
- Magnesium 10 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 19 mg 2%
- Potassium 240 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.21 mg 2%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.18 mg 8%
Similar foods
- Carrot bunchedboiled30 kcal / 100 g
- Carrot saladcooked, without oil, unsalted17 kcal / 100 g
- Carrot puree30 kcal / 100 g
- Orange carrot33 kcal / 100 g
- Purple carrotcooked37 kcal / 100 g
- Cauliflowersteamed31 kcal / 100 g
- Broccolisteamed38 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetablecooked, average29 kcal / 100 g
- Onioncooked35 kcal / 100 g
- Potatoboiled/cooked in water81 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Carrot
Do you need to peel carrots before eating them?
No. Scrub them well under running water and trim the ends; peeling is optional, though it removes any rough or bitter outer skin.
How do you roast carrots so they turn tender and browned?
Cut them into evenly sized batons, toss with a little oil and spread in one layer. Roast at 200 °C for about 25–35 minutes, turning once, until browned at the edges and easily pierced with a fork.
How long do carrots keep in the fridge?
Remove leafy tops, which draw moisture from the roots, and keep the carrots unwashed in a bag in the fridge’s vegetable drawer. They usually stay crisp for a few weeks; cut carrots keep best submerged in fresh water in a covered container and should be used within a few days.
Can you freeze carrots without blanching them?
You can, but they tend to lose flavour and texture. For better results, slice or dice them, blanch for 2 minutes in boiling water, cool promptly in iced water, drain and freeze in a sealed bag.
What dishes are carrots especially good in?
Carrots add sweetness to soups, stews and pasta sauces, and are classic in carrot cake and coleslaw. For a quick side, roast them with cumin and serve with chickpeas or grilled fish.
Can you eat carrots raw?
Yes: scrub them and eat them whole, grated or cut into sticks. Grating them finely makes them easier to mix into salads and slaws.
Are carrots a good source of vitamin A?
Yes. Carrots are high in vitamin A: a 100 g portion provides 744 µg. They contain beta-carotene, which your body can convert to vitamin A.
Do carrots have much fibre?
A 100 g portion provides 3.7 g of fibre. Eating them raw or cooked both contributes fibre to your meal.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 20307 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
