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Calories in carrots
Carrots: about 41 calories per 100 g. A portion of 1 medium (61 g) has about 25 calories.
Calories and nutrients by portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 100 g | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 cup chopped | 128 g | 52 | 1.2 g | 12.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup grated | 110 g | 45 | 1 g | 10.5 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup strips or slices | 122 g | 50 | 1.1 g | 11.7 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long) | 72 g | 30 | 0.7 g | 6.9 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 medium | 61 g | 25 | 0.6 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 8%
- Carbs 87%
- Fat 5%
Shares are estimated with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 41 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.6 g |
| of which sugars | 4.7 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 69 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg |
| Water | 88.3 g |
How it compares with other vegetables
Among the 28 vegetables listed on this site, carrots ranks number 20 from the lowest in calories per 100 g, and number 23 from the highest in protein per 100 g.
Fewer calories per 100 g
- Onion 40 cal
- Kale 35 cal
- Pumpkin (canned) 34 cal
More calories per 100 g
- Beets 43 cal
- Brussels sprouts 43 cal
- Sweet corn (canned) 67 cal
What 25 calories equal in exercise
For a 155 lb (70 kg) person, Harvard Health lists about 133 calories for 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph and about 288 for 30 minutes of running at 5 mph. By that chart, a portion of carrots (1 medium, 25 calories) equals about 6 minutes of walking or 3 minutes of running. Use the calories burned calculator for your own weight.
About these numbers
The figures come from the USDA FoodData Central entry “Carrots, raw”. They describe the raw food. Cooking changes the water content, so calories per 100 g will differ once it is cooked. They are reference averages, so brands, ripeness, cuts and recipes shift the real number. Treat them as estimates, and weigh food for the closest result.
Quick answers
How many calories are in carrots (1 medium)?
About 25 calories (≈). That is 1 medium (61 g) of carrots, using the USDA reference value of 41 calories per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 grams of carrots?
About 41 calories (≈). One ounce (28 g) is about 12 calories.
How much protein is in carrots?
0.9 g per 100 g, and about 8% of its calories come from protein (≈). A portion of 1 medium has about 0.6 g.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Carrots, raw (FDC ID 170393)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Harvard Health: calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights
General information, not medical advice. Nutrient values are estimates and vary by product and portion.
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