Calories per serving
| Serving | Kcal | P | F | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small carrot, 50 g | 18 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 3.5 |
| Medium carrot, 85 g | 30 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 5.9 |
| Large carrot, 150 g | 53 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 10.4 |
| 100 g | 35 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 6.9 |
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FoodMate Score of the food
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How it changes with different cooking methods
| Version | Serving |
|---|---|
| Raw | 30 kcal |
| Boiled | 30 kcal |
| Braised with onion in oil | 64 kcal |
| Korean-style carrot salad | 98 kcal |
| Grated with 15% sour cream: 150 g and a tablespoon | 93 kcal |
| Carrot juice, 200 ml glass | 80 kcal |
Micronutrients
Values for a standard serving, as a percentage of the daily value for an adult.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-carotene | 7.1 mg | 142% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2 mcg | 9% |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 8% |
How many calories are in one carrot
Raw carrot has 35 kcal per 100 g: 1.3 g of protein, 7 g of carbs, a good share of it natural sugars, and 2.4 g of fiber. A medium carrot without tops weighs 70-100 g, 85 g on average, which is 30 kcal. A small 50 g one is 18 kcal, a large 150 g one 53. Young carrots are slightly lighter than winter ones, but within 5 kcal.
Boiled, braised and Korean-style
Boiled carrots are almost the same as raw: about 35 kcal per 100 g, the weight barely changes. The oil changes everything. Carrots braised with onion come to about 75 kcal per 100 g, and Korean-style carrot salad to about 115, because its dressing has a lot of vegetable oil. A 100 g serving of Korean carrots is already like a plate of buckwheat.
Carrot salad and carrot juice
150 g of grated carrot with a tablespoon of 15% sour cream is about 93 kcal. With a tablespoon of oil it is 188, with mayonnaise about 150. A glass of carrot juice is 80 kcal, almost three carrots, but without fiber it is much less filling. If you like juice, dilute it with water or drink it with a meal.
Carotene and carrots for weight loss
One carrot covers more than a day of beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A. Carotene is fat-soluble and is better absorbed with a little fat, so carrots in a salad with a spoon of sour cream or oil are better in this respect than on their own. For weight loss a carrot is a good crunchy snack: 30 kcal each and plenty of fiber.
How to count your serving
Weigh the carrots and multiply by 0.35, counting oil and sour cream separately. If the carrots are in a salad, soup or plov, take a photo in MyFoodMate AI and the app counts the calories of the whole dish.