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Carrot Calories and nutrition facts · Vegetables

20 kcal per medium (61 g)
Carbs
3.4 g
Fibre
1.6 g
Sugars
3.3 g
Protein
0.38 g
Fat
0.12 g
33 kcal per 100 g
Carbs
5.6 g
Fibre
2.6 g
Sugars
5.4 g
Protein
0.63 g
Fat
0.2 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% Carbs 84% Fat 7%

Carrot has 20 kcal per medium (61 g), with 3.4 g carbs, 1.6 g fibre, 0.38 g protein and 0.12 g fat. 100 g has 33 kcal.

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Diet tags

Cholesterol reduced Egg free Fat free Gluten free Lacto-ovo vegetarian Lactose free Lacto vegetarian Low protein Milk free Low gluten No added salt Soy free Unsweetened Vegan

Last updated October 31, 2026 · Where the data comes from

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How it compares with other vegetables

Per 100 g, against the 97 vegetables in our catalog.

  • Calories 33 kcal · typical 30 kcal
  • Vitamin K 19 µg · typical 40 µg
  • Vitamin C 6.5 mg · typical 21.8 mg

    Less vitamin C than 77% of vegetables.

  • Folate 16.4 µg · typical 51.3 µg

    Less folate than 82% of vegetables.

  • Vitamin A 774 µg · typical 50 µg

    More vitamin A than 98% of vegetables.

  • Protein 0.63 g · typical 1.8 g

    Less protein than 94% of vegetables.

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Learn about carrot

Are there any health risks associated with eating carrots?

Carrots are generally safe to eat and are not associated with any significant health risks. However, consuming extremely large amounts of carrots on a regular basis could potentially lead to a condition called carotenemia, which causes the skin to turn yellowish-orange. This is harmless and reversible once carrot consumption is reduced.

How much carrot to eat per day?

It is recommended to consume at least one serving of vegetables per meal, and carrots can be a great choice. A serving size of carrots is typically about one medium carrot or ½ cup of chopped carrots. This can easily be incorporated into your daily diet by adding them to salads, stir-fries, or enjoying them as a snack with hummus or dip.

Nutrients in carrot

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Carrot in other food databases

The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.

Per 100 g Nutriely BLS Fineli USDA
Energy (kcal) 33 40 33 41
Protein (g) 0.63 0.84 0.63 0.93
Fat (g) 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.24
Carbohydrates (g) 5.56 6.47 5.56 6.78
Sugars (g) 5.36 6.37 5.36 4.74
Fibre (g) 2.55 2.9 2.55 2.8

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BLS: “Carrot raw” · Fineli: “Carrot” · USDA: “Carrots, raw”. Databases measure different samples, so some spread is normal. Nutriely's values are what the app uses. Sources and licences.

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