Calories in Carrot
Carrot has about 25 calories per 1 medium carrot (61 g), or 41 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 0.6 g protein, 5.8 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Carrots, raw).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 medium carrot (61 g) | 1 cup chopped (128 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | 25 kcal | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 5.8 g | 12.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 1.7 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugar | 4.7 g | 2.9 g | 6.1 g |
| Sodium | 69 mg | 42 mg | 88 mg |
About Carrot
A raw carrot is about 41 kcal per 100 g — a medium one is 25 kcal with 2 g fibre and more than a day's vitamin A. Gajar ka halwa is a different story.
Tip: Carrot sticks are a 30 kcal snack; carrot halwa is 300. Same vegetable.
Burn off 25 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking6 min
- Running2 min
- Cycling3 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in carrot?+
About 25 kcal per 1 medium carrot (61 g), or 41 kcal per 100 g. Low-calorie root vegetable; very high in vitamin A.
How many calories in 1 cup chopped of carrot?+
1 cup chopped (128 g) is roughly 52 kcal with 1.2 g protein, 12.3 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.
How much protein is in carrot?+
About 0.6 g per 1 medium carrot. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is carrot good for weight loss?+
Carrot is low in calorie density (41 kcal per 100 g), so it fills you up for relatively few calories and fits easily into a weight-loss diet.
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