Vegetables

Carrot: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 41 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 6.8 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 61 g) provides about 25 kcal.

Amount
Energy

25 kcal

106 kJ · 1% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0.6 g · 10%
Carbohydrates4.1 g · 70%
Fat0.1 g · 6%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 61 g
Energy173 kJ / 41 kcal106 kJ / 25 kcal
Fat0.2 g0.1 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate6.8 g4.1 g
of which sugars4.7 g2.9 g
Fibre2.8 g1.7 g
Protein0.9 g0.6 g
Salt0.17 g0.11 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a carrot?

41 kcal (173 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (61 g) provides about 25 kcal.

How many carbs are in a carrot?

6.8 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 4.7 g sugars, plus 2.8 g fibre. 1 piece (61 g) has about 4.1 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Carrots, raw”, FDC ID 170393. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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