Calories in Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Generic food Cooked Vegetables
Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 37 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup slices (146 g) provides about 54 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from fat and 6% from protein (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 94% 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 | 37 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.68 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.13 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 295 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars M | 4.1 g | |
| Protein M | 0.58 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 846 µg | 94% |
| Vitamin C M | 2.3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K M | 13.6 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.084 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 8.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 192 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.17 mg | 7% |
| Selenium I | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 79%
- Fat 16%
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
- Protein0.58 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.1 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.68 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.13 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium295 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.035 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.32 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 3.4 g |
| Glucose M | 0.36 g |
| Fructose M | 0.28 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.048 g |
| Leucine C | 0.063 g |
| Lysine C | 0.063 g |
| Methionine C | 0.013 g |
| Cystine C | 0.051 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.038 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.026 g |
| Valine C | 0.043 g |
| Arginine C | 0.057 g |
| Histidine C | 0.025 g |
| Alanine C | 0.07 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.12 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.23 g |
| Glycine C | 0.029 g |
| Proline C | 0.034 g |
| Serine C | 0.034 g |
Individual fatty acids (21)
| 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) ? | 0.32 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 8,199 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 676 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 3,716 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 199 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 90.3 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.69 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 155 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 16,928 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
| Betaine I | 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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 27 | 1.1 g | 6.3 g | 0.19 g |
| 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 |
| Beans, snap, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 1.9 g | 7.9 g | 0.28 g |
| Beans, snap, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 35 | 1.9 g | 7.9 g | 0.28 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 |
| Cabbage, green, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 32 | 1 g | 6.6 g | 0.24 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 37 kcal. 1 cup slices (146 g): about 54 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots contains 0.58 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.85 g in 1 cup slices (146 g). About 6% 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 7.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 4.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots contains 0.68 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.13 g is saturated (0.7% 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 (94% 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 295 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, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 37 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 168519. 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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