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Carrot Puree⏱ 35 min total
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Carrot Puree

Per 1 serving · 151 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
111
6%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.8g
    6% of calories
  • Carbs
    9.8g
    34% of calories
  • Fat
    7.7g
    60% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Carrot Puree (151 g) has 111 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 9.8 g of carbohydrates and 7.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (94% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 20% and 23% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
74cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.6g
Net carbs
7g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.6g
4.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A94%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K11%
  • Vitamin B610%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium20%
  • Saturated fat23%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 25 min
  1. 1

    Halve the carrots lengthwise and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    In a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, simmer the carrots, garlic, broth, and salt, covered, until the carrots are very tender, about 12 to 14 minutes.

  3. 3

    Puree the mixture with cream and butter in a food processor until smooth.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (151 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A842 μg
94%
Vitamin C6 mg
7%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K13 μg
11%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
10%
Folate (B9)19 μg
5%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
3%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
6%
Choline13 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium47 mg
5%
Iron0.4 mg
5%
Potassium345 mg
7%
Magnesium13 mg
3%
Phosphorus51 mg
7%
Zinc0.3 mg
3%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Manganese0.2 mg
9%
Selenium0.4 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene3,181 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene7,595 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride3 μg—
Fructose0.5 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid0.4 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene1 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol77 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 111 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 21min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 13min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 9min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 16min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Carrot Puree?

One serving of Carrot Puree (1 serving) has 111 calories, which works out to 74 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Carrot Puree high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Carrot Puree keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Carrot Puree?

452 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Carrot Puree?

4.9 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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