VeganVegetables

Carrot

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: GAJAR, GRATED CARROT

Carrot is a commonly used vegetable in Indian cooking. At just 38 kcal per 100g with 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100g, it fits easily into calorie-conscious meals. It is a notable source of Total Carotenoids (approximately 147% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Vitamin A (RE) (approximately 123% of a typical adult's daily needs). Below is the complete nutritional profile of Carrot per 100g serving.

Nutrition Summary

38kcalCalories

0.6gProtein

8.0gCarbs

0.4gFat

1.2gFiber

Protein 6% Carbs 84% Fat 9%

Micronutrients

High in:CarotenoidsVitamin Aβ-Carotene

Calcium80.0 mg(8%)

Iron0.5 mg(4%)

Zinc0.3 mg(3%)

Potassium108 mg(4%)

Sodium56.0 mg(11%)

Magnesium12.0 mg(3%)

Phosphorus35.0 mg(5%)

Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg(3%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.0 mg(2%)

Niacin (B3)0.6 mg(4%)

Vitamin C8.0 mg(10%)

Carotenoids8836 µg(147%)

β-Carotene2945 µg(98%)

Vitamin A983 µg(123%)

Folate (B9)12.0 µg(3%)

Vitamin B60.1 mg(4%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E0.3 mg(2%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA0 g

PUFA0.2 g

Omega-30 g

Omega-60.2 g

Limit These2

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 cup grated128g

49 kcal0.8g protein

1 medium60g

23 kcal0.4g protein

100 g100g

38 kcal0.6g protein

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Carrot?

Carrot contains 38 kcal per 100g. A typical serving (1 cup grated) contains approximately 49 kcal.

How much protein is in Carrot?

Carrot provides 0.6g of protein per 100g, which is approximately 1% of an average adult's daily protein needs based on Indian RDA guidelines.

Is Carrot good for weight loss?

Carrot is a low-calorie food at just 38 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for weight-loss diets when prepared without excessive oil or sugar.

Is Carrot vegan?

Yes, Carrot is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.

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About this data

These nutrition facts come from mealPlan.fit, practice-management software for dietitians and nutritionists in India. Values are based on the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and compared against ICMR 2020 RDAs. Dietitians use mealPlan.fit to analyse Indian meals on this same ingredient data, draft weekly meal plans with AI, and share plans with clients on WhatsApp.

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