Baby carrots (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 246 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.6g7% of calories
- Carbs20g90% of calories
- Fat0.3g3% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Baby carrots (raw) (1 cup, 246 g) has 86 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (90% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (25% DV), Vitamin A (189% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber25%
- Vitamin A189%
- Vitamin B620%
- Pantothenic acid20%
- Iron27%
- Copper27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K19%
- Folate (B9)17%
- Potassium12%
- Phosphorus10%
- Manganese16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (246 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1,697 μg | 189% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 23 μg | 19% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) | 66 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Choline | 18 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 79 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 583 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 69 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 9,267 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 15,722 μg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 7 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
30 calCarrots (raw)1 large carrots−56 cal
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Burning 86 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 16minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 10minCycling (moderate)
- 7minRunning (6 mph)
- 12minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baby carrots (raw)?
One serving of Baby carrots (raw) (1 cup) has 86 calories, which works out to 35 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Baby carrots (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Baby carrots (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Baby carrots (raw)?
192 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Baby carrots (raw)?
12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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