Vegetables

Carrots, raw

FDC 170393cup chopped (128 g)

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Density 94 · +1 vs Vegetables median

Raw carrots score 94 of 100, an Elite result ranking 27th of 60 in the vegetables category, just a point above that category's median score of 93. At 41 calories per 100 grams, carrots supply 93% of the Daily Value for vitamin A along with a good 10% for dietary fiber.

Carrots are eaten raw as a snack or in salads, or cooked into soups, roasts, and stir-fries, and a cup chopped, about 128 grams, is a common serving. No limits are flagged for this food, making it a reliable, low-calorie way to round out a plate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0.9 g · 8%Carb 9.6 g · 87%Fat 0.2 g · 5%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories41 kcal2%
Total fat0.24 g0%
Saturated fat0.03 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium69 mg3%
Carbohydrate9.6 g3%
Dietary fiber2.8 g10%
Sugars4.7 g
Protein0.93 g2%
Potassium320 mg7%
Calcium33 mg3%
Iron0.3 mg2%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Vitamin C5.9 mg7%
Vitamin A835 µg93%
Vitamin E0.66 mg4%

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FDC 170393

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A93% DV
Dietary fiber10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density94 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g0.9 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g2.8 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g69 vs 22 median

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