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Carrot calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of carrot contains 41 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 9.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 2.8 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Carrots are among the sweetest common vegetables, which is exactly why they work raw as a snack — crunch plus sweetness for a rounding-error 25 calories each. Cooking softens the cell walls and makes the small amount of sugar taste more prominent. Grated into salads or soups they add bulk almost for free.
Where the calories come from
Protein 8% Carbs 88% Fat 4%
How carrot compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot | 41 kcal | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Carrot juice, canned | 40 kcal | 1 g | 9.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Onion | 40 kcal | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Red onion | 40 kcal | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Butternut squash, baked | 40 kcal | 0.9 g | 10.5 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition facts for carrot
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium carrot |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4.7 g | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in carrot
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 835 µg | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common carrot servings
How many calories in a portion of carrot — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (3 g) | 1.2 kcal | 0 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| 1 strip medium (4 g) | 1.6 kcal | 0 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 medium (61 g) | 25 kcal | 1 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 41 kcal | 1 g | 10 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup strips or slices (122 g) | 50 kcal | 1 g | 12 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in carrot?
Carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 medium carrot (61 g) has about 25 calories.
How much protein is in carrot?
Carrot contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, or about 1 g per 1 medium carrot.
How much sugar is in carrot?
Carrot contains 4.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these carrot calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170393 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
