Calories in carrots
Raw. 41 kcal (172 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Carrots are mostly water (88%) with a little natural sugar and starch, giving raw carrots 41 kcal (172 kJ) per 100 g. Their standout nutrient is vitamin A, supplied as beta-carotene: 100 g covers more than 90% of the Daily Value. They also add 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g and a fair amount of potassium.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 61 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 25 kcal | – |
| Energy | 105 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.02 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 2.89 g | – |
| Starch | 0.87 g | – |
| Fibre | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Water | 53.9 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 509.4 µg | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.403 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.167 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11.6 µg | 3% |
| Choline | 5.4 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 20.1 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.183 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7.3 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 21.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 195.2 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 42.1 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.146 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.027 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.087 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.061 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium carrot | 61 | 25 | 105 | 0.6 | 5.8 | 0.1 |
| 1 large carrot | 72 | 30 | 124 | 0.7 | 6.9 | 0.2 |
| 1 cup, chopped | 128 | 52 | 220 | 1.2 | 12.3 | 0.3 |
| 1 baby carrot | 10 | 4 | 17 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 |
Things worth knowing
- One medium carrot (61 g) has about 25 kcal (105 kJ) and around 57% of the Daily Value for vitamin A; a single baby carrot (10 g) has about 4 kcal (17 kJ).
- Boiled carrots are slightly lower in energy per 100 g, at about 35 kcal, partly because they hold a little more water after cooking.
- Carrots taste sweet, but their sugar is modest: 4.7 g per 100 g, less than half the sugar in the same weight of raw apple.
- Beta-carotene is fat-soluble, so carrots eaten cooked or with a little fat, such as in a dressing, provide more absorbable vitamin A.
Converting these figures
One 1 medium carrot of carrots is 25 kcal, which is 105 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 583 g of carrots to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 11124. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.