Calories in Carrots, raw
Generic food Raw Vegetables
Carrots, raw contains 41 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 strip medium (4 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 93% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 41 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.24 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.032 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 69 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.6 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 4.7 g | |
| Protein C | 0.93 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 835 µg | 93% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.9 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 13.2 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.066 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.98 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.27 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 19 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 8.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 320 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese C | 0.14 mg | 6% |
| Selenium ? | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
| Fluoride M | 3.2 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 87%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein0.93 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.24 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.032 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium69 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.1 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 3.6 g |
| Glucose C | 0.59 g |
| Fructose C | 0.55 g |
| Lactose C | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.077 g |
| Leucine C | 0.1 g |
| Lysine C | 0.1 g |
| Methionine C | 0.02 g |
| Cystine C | 0.083 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.061 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.043 g |
| Valine C | 0.069 g |
| Arginine C | 0.091 g |
| Histidine C | 0.04 g |
| Alanine C | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.19 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.37 g |
| Glycine C | 0.047 g |
| Proline C | 0.054 g |
| Serine C | 0.054 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 | 0.1 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 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.011 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 C | 8,285 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 1 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 256 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 3,477 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water C | 88.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.97 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 173 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 16,706 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 19 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 0.87 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.7 g |
| Fat | 0.24 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 75 mg |
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Beets, raw Raw | 43 | 1.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Red bell pepper, raw Raw | 26 | 0.99 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Eggplant, raw Raw | 25 | 0.98 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Rutabagas, raw Raw | 37 | 1.1 g | 8.6 g | 0.16 g |
| Onions, red, raw Raw | 44 | 0.94 g | 9.9 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw carrots?
100 g of raw carrots has 41 kcal. 1 strip medium (4 g): about 2 kcal. 1 slice (3 g): about 1 kcal. 1 strip large, 3" long (7 g): about 3 kcal.
How much protein is in raw carrots?
Raw carrots contains 0.93 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.037 g in 1 strip medium (4 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 raw carrots?
Raw carrots has 9.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw carrots?
Raw carrots contains 0.24 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.032 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw carrots contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (93% DV) and Vitamin K (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw carrots?
100 g contains 69 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does carrots have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, carrots, raw has 41 kcal, while carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids has 25 kcal. Processing 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 170393. 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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