CarrotsVegetable
38
kcal / 100g
33
kcal / 1 RACC
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 38.250983kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.805g | 2% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.1375g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.0787g | 3% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.694g | 10% |
| Sodium, Na | 62.66mg | 3% |
Vitamins & Minerals
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Diet Compatibility
- VeganYes
Yes — Carrots is vegan.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- VegetarianYes
Yes — Carrots is vegetarian.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Palm Oil FreeYes
Yes — Carrots is palm oil free.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Gluten-FreeYes
Yes — Carrots is gluten-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Dairy-FreeYes
Yes — Carrots is dairy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Nut-FreeYes
Yes — Carrots is nut-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts (covers tree nuts and peanuts). How we set this
- Soy-FreeYes
Yes — Carrots is soy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Egg-FreeYes
Yes — Carrots is egg-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- KetoYes
Yes — Carrots is keto-friendly (6.38 g net carbs per 100g, within the ≤10 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols; per-100g basis is a rougher heuristic than per-serving.)
≤5g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-CarbYes
Yes — Carrots is low-carb (6.38 g net carbs per 100g, within the ≤15 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols.)
≤15g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-SugarUnclear
We can't determine whether Carrots is low in sugar from the available data — worth a quick check against the label before you buy.
≤5g sugar per serving — our own criterion; the FDA defines none. How we set this
- High-ProteinNo
No — Carrots is not high in protein (0.805 g protein per 100g, below the ≥10 g protein bar).
≥10g protein per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.54 (≥20% DV). How we set this
- Low-FatYes
Yes — Carrots is low-fat (0.1375 g fat per 100g, within the ≤3 g fat bar).
≤3g fat per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.62. How we set this
- Low-CalorieYes
Yes — Carrots is low-calorie (38.250983 kcal per 100g, within the ≤40 kcal bar).
≤40 kcal per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.60. How we set this
Read the sourced research
Raw and cooked carrots are low FODMAP up to at least a 100g serving, per Monash University's testing. That makes carrots one of the safer vegetables for people managing IBS on a low-FODMAP diet. [4]
Raw carrots have about 6.8g net carbs per 100g, per USDA FoodData Central — low enough to fit most low-carb and keto plans in modest portions. [5]
Carrot's main allergen, Dau c 1, is a PR-10 protein that cross-reacts with birch pollen — people with a birch allergy sometimes react to raw carrot too. Because Dau c 1 breaks down with heat, cooked carrot is often (but not always) tolerated even when raw carrot isn't.
Rare systemic and anaphylactic reactions to carrot have been documented in people with birch pollen allergy. [6]
Health Benefits
Carrots' vitamin A comes as beta-carotene, which the body converts as needed to support rhodopsin — the protein your eyes need for low-light vision. Vitamin A deficiency's earliest sign is night blindness, per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. [1]
A systematic review of 38 studies found that people with higher blood carotenoid levels tend to have fewer cardiovascular risk factors and lower inflammation markers, per Sumalla-Cano et al. (Nutrients, 2024). The review notes that eating carotenoid-rich foods appears more useful for heart-health markers than taking carotenoid supplements. [2]
Storage & Buying Tips
Carrots keep best at 32°F (0°C) with very high humidity (98-100% RH) — that combo can hold mature roots for 7 to 9 months, per UC Davis postharvest research. A typical fridge running closer to 3-5°C only gets you 3 to 5 months.
Bunched carrots (leaves still attached) only keep for about 8 to 12 days — the greens pull moisture out of the root and speed up wilting.
Keep carrots away from ethylene-producing produce like apples: as little as 0.5 ppm ethylene exposure can turn them bitter within two weeks. Don't let them freeze either — injury starts around -1.2°C (30°F). [3]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can pregnant women eat carrots every day safely?
Yes. Carrots get all their vitamin A from beta-carotene, not preformed retinol, and the NIH's Office of Dietary Supplements says beta-carotene isn't linked to birth defects or reproductive harm even at high intakes.
The vitamin-A warnings you may have heard about pregnancy target retinol — the form found in liver and some supplements — not vegetables that supply their vitamin A as carotenoids. [1]
What happens if you eat too many carrots - does it discolor your skin?
Eating a lot of beta-carotene-rich food over time — carrots included — can turn skin yellow-orange, especially on the palms, soles, and around the nose. This is carotenodermia, a harmless cosmetic effect, not jaundice.
It fades on its own once beta-carotene intake drops back down, and it isn't linked to any real health risk. [1]
Do cooked carrots have more bioavailable vitamin A than raw carrots?
Yes — cooking and pureeing carrots noticeably increases how much beta-carotene your body actually absorbs. A study using ileostomy volunteers measured 65.1% absorption from cooked, pureed carrot meals, versus only 41.4% from raw, chopped carrots.
The difference comes down to plant cell walls: cooking and pureeing break them open, freeing carotenoids that stay trapped in raw carrot tissue. [7]
Can babies have carrots as a first solid food purée?
Yes, with a prep caveat. CDC and AAP infant-feeding guidance lists vegetables as appropriate starting around 6 months, but hard ones like carrots need to be cooked until soft enough to mash or purée first.
Raw carrot pieces are a choking hazard for infants and young children, so skipping the cooking step isn't safe. [8]
Do baby carrots in plastic bags contain chlorine residue?
No meaningful residue ends up on the carrot. That white 'blush' you sometimes see on baby carrots is just surface dehydration from peeling — not chlorine.
Some processors do rinse fresh-cut produce in a light chlorine wash to cut down surface bacteria, then rinse it off with clean water right after. Health Canada says this step, done properly, makes fresh produce safer rather than riskier. [9]
Found in these products
None of the products in our database currently contain Carrots.
Sources & Last Updated
Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, “Carrots, baby, raw” (Foundation, fdcId 2258587), updated 2026-08-27.
Research reviewed 2026-08-27.
- Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin A and Carotenoids
- Sumalla-Cano et al., Nutrients (2024-11-11)
- Carrot | Postharvest Research and Extension Center
- FODMAP food list | Monash FODMAP - Monash Fodmap
- Carrots, raw - Nutrients - SR Legacy | USDA FoodData Central
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10670796/
- Beta-carotene bioavailability from differently processed carrot meals in human ileostomy volunteers - PubMed (2003-11-30)
- Infant and Toddler Nutrition — When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods (2026-04-17)
- cocktail-carrots-carottes-miniatures-eng.pdf