Calories in Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 35 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (9.7 g) provides about 3 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 95% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 35 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.18 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.037 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 302 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.2 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 3.5 g | |
| Protein M | 0.76 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 852 µg | 95% |
| Vitamin C M | 3.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K M | 13.7 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.066 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.044 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 8.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 235 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium M | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Fluoride M | 47.5 µg |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein0.76 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.5 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.18 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.037 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium302 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.11 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.17 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 2.7 g |
| Glucose M | 0.4 g |
| Fructose M | 0.36 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose I | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.063 g |
| Leucine M | 0.084 g |
| Lysine M | 0.083 g |
| Methionine M | 0.017 g |
| Cystine M | 0.068 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.05 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.035 g |
| Valine M | 0.056 g |
| Arginine M | 0.075 g |
| Histidine M | 0.033 g |
| Alanine M | 0.093 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.16 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.3 g |
| Glycine M | 0.038 g |
| Proline M | 0.044 g |
| Serine M | 0.044 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.035 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 8,332 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 194 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 3,776 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 90.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.67 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 147 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 17,033 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 2 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, 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 |
| Carrots, raw, salad Raw | 212 | 1.3 g | 17.6 g | 15.7 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, all varieties, cooked, baked, with salt Cooked | 37 | 0.89 g | 8.9 g | 0.35 g |
| Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt Cooked | 37 | 0.89 g | 8.9 g | 0.35 g |
| Eggplant, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 33 | 0.83 g | 8.1 g | 0.23 g |
| Eggplant, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 0.83 g | 8.7 g | 0.23 g |
| Cabbage, green, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 32 | 1 g | 6.6 g | 0.24 g |
| Eggplant, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 27 | 1.1 g | 6.3 g | 0.19 g |
| Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 1.9 g | 7.9 g | 0.28 g |
| Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 35 | 1.9 g | 7.9 g | 0.28 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 35 kcal. 1 tbsp (9.7 g): about 3 kcal. 1 carrot (46 g): about 16 kcal. 0.5 cup slices (78 g): about 27 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots contains 0.76 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.074 g in 1 tbsp (9.7 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots has 8.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots contains 0.18 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.037 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 (95% DV) and Vitamin K (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked carrots?
100 g contains 302 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does carrots have the same nutrition cooked and canned?
No. Per 100 g, carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 35 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169339. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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