Calories in Carrots, canned, cooked, no added fat
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Carrots, canned, cooked, no added fat contains 25 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece/slice (5 g) provides about 1 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in carrots on FoodFactly, where the median is 50 kcal per 100 g across 19 foods.
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 12% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 25 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.19 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.036 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 242 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 0.64 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 558 µg | 62% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.74 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.8 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.3 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 179 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 6%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.64 gbelow the median for carrots (median 0.79 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the lowest quarter of carrots (median 3.1 g)
- Sugars2.5 gbelow the median for carrots (median 4.1 g)
- Fat0.19 gin the lowest quarter of carrots (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.036 gin the lowest quarter of carrots (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium242 mgin the top quarter of carrots (median 211 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.092 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.079 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 5,330 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2,740 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 93 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Carrots
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids Canned | 25 | 0.64 g | 5.5 g | 0.19 g |
| Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 37 | 0.58 g | 7.7 g | 0.68 g |
| Carrots, baby, raw Raw | 35 | 0.64 g | 8.2 g | 0.13 g |
| Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 35 | 0.76 g | 8.2 g | 0.18 g |
| Carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Canned | 23 | 0.59 g | 5.4 g | 0.14 g |
| Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 37 | 0.58 g | 7.7 g | 0.68 g |
| Carrots, raw Raw | 41 | 0.93 g | 9.6 g | 0.24 g |
| Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 0.76 g | 8.2 g | 0.18 g |
| Carrots, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Canned | 23 | 0.58 g | 5.4 g | 0.14 g |
| Carrots, canned, regular pack, drained solids Canned | 25 | 0.64 g | 5.5 g | 0.19 g |
| Carrots, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 37 | 0.81 g | 7.9 g | 0.47 g |
| Carrots, mature, raw Raw | 45 | 0.94 g | 10.3 g | 0.35 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squash, winter, spaghetti, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt Cooked | 27 | 0.66 g | 6.5 g | 0.26 g |
| Squash, winter, spaghetti, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, with salt Cooked | 27 | 0.66 g | 6.5 g | 0.26 g |
| Onions, frozen, whole, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 26 | 0.71 g | 6.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 26 | 0.77 g | 6 g | 0.1 g |
| Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 0.91 g | 4.3 g | 0.31 g |
| Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 0.91 g | 4.3 g | 0.31 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked carrots?
100 g of cooked carrots has 25 kcal. 1 piece/slice (5 g): about 1 kcal. 1 cup (155 g): about 39 kcal. 1 cup, mashed (230 g): about 58 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots contains 0.64 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.032 g in 1 piece/slice (5 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other carrots, that is below the median (median 0.79 g).
How many carbs are in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots has 5.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots contains 0.19 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.036 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked carrots contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (62% DV) and copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked carrots?
100 g contains 242 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does carrots have the same nutrition cooked and canned?
No. Per 100 g, carrots, canned, cooked, no added fat has 25 kcal, while carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids has 25 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709666. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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