Calories in Carrots, frozen, cooked, no added fat
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Carrots, frozen, cooked, no added fat contains 39 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece/slice (5 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from fat and 8% from protein (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 94% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 13% 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 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 | 39 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.47 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 182 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 4.2 g | |
| Protein C | 0.81 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 843 µg | 94% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 15 µg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 8.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.43 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 209 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 81%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein0.81 gabove the median for carrots (median 0.79 g)
- Fiber3.2 gin the top quarter of carrots (median 3.1 g)
- Sugars4.2 gabove the median for carrots (median 4.1 g)
- Fat0.47 gin the lowest quarter of carrots (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of carrots (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium182 mgbelow the median for carrots (median 211 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.8 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.16 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 | 0.16 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 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 | 8,170 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 674 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 3,700 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 39 kcal. 1 piece/slice (5 g): about 2 kcal. 1 cup (155 g): about 60 kcal. 1 cup, mashed (230 g): about 90 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots contains 0.81 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.041 g in 1 piece/slice (5 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other carrots, that is above the median (median 0.79 g).
How many carbs are in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots has 7.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots contains 0.47 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% 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 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked carrots?
100 g contains 182 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does carrots have the same nutrition cooked and canned?
No. Per 100 g, carrots, frozen, cooked, no added fat has 39 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 2709665. 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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