Calories in Carrots, mature, raw
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Carrots, mature, raw contains 45 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (85 g) provides about 38 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 7% 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.
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: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 45 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.35 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 86.7 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.3 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 0.94 g | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.095 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 2.2 µg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) M | 37.1 µg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 30.5 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.15 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium M | 12.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 39.8 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 280 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.13 mg | 6% |
| Selenium M | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 86%
- Fat 7%
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
- Protein0.94 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.1 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.35 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium86.7 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 87.7 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.15 g |
| Ash M | 0.72 g |
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumstick pods, raw Raw | 37 | 2.1 g | 8.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Turnip greens, raw Raw | 32 | 1.5 g | 7.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Epazote, raw Raw | 32 | 0.33 g | 7.4 g | 0.52 g |
| Dandelion greens, raw Raw | 45 | 2.7 g | 9.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Potato, white, flesh and skin, raw Raw | 69 | 1.7 g | 15.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Mushrooms, enoki, raw Raw | 37 | 2.7 g | 7.8 g | 0.29 g |
| Potatoes, raw, skin Raw | 58 | 2.6 g | 12.4 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw carrots?
100 g of raw carrots has 45 kcal. Reference amount, racc (85 g): about 38 kcal.
How much protein is in raw carrots?
Raw carrots contains 0.94 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.8 g in reference amount, racc (85 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 10.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw carrots?
Raw carrots contains 0.35 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in raw carrots?
100 g contains 86.7 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does carrots have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, carrots, mature, raw has 45 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: Foundation Foods, record dated April 28, 2022. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2258586. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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