⏱ 25 min total

Maple Orange Glazed Carrots

Name: Maple Orange Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ tsp Orange zest; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Cinnamon; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Maple syrup; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Orange juice; ⅞ cup chopped Carrots; ½ tbsp Butter

Per 1 serving · 162 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

161

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
1.3g
3% of calories
Carbs
27g
64% of calories
Fat
6.1g
33% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Maple Orange Glazed Carrots (162 g) has 161 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 6.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (64% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (110% DV), riboflavin (b2) (25% DV) and manganese (37% DV).

Per 100 g

99cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

0.8g

Net carbs

24g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.5g

19 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A110%
Riboflavin (B2)25%
Manganese37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Vitamin C14%
Vitamin K13%
Vitamin B612%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min

1
Peel carrots. Slice carrots in 1/4-inch thick rounds.
2
In a large, wide saute pan, heat the butter on medium heat until melted. Add the carrots and toss to coat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the maple syrup. Cook for a minute more, then add the orange juice. Cover the pan and cook for 3 more minutes.
3
Uncover the pan and increase the heat to medium high. Stir the carrots occasionally, and cook until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
4
Sprinkle cinnamon over the carrots, and stir in the orange zest.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (162 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	986 μg	110%
Vitamin C	13 mg	14%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	16 μg	13%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	12%
Folate (B9)	27 μg	7%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	7%
Choline	13 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	68 mg	7%
Iron	0.4 mg	5%
Potassium	444 mg	9%
Magnesium	20 mg	5%
Phosphorus	45 mg	6%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	0 mg	5%
Manganese	1 mg	37%
Selenium	0.3 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	3,895 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	9,297 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	10 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	1 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.3 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	2 g	—
Sucrose	17 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 161 calories

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

31min
Walking (3.5 mph)
19min
Cycling (moderate)
13min
Running (6 mph)
23min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Maple Orange Glazed Carrots?

One serving of Maple Orange Glazed Carrots (1 serving) has 161 calories, which works out to 99 calories per 100 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Maple Orange Glazed Carrots high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 3% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Maple Orange Glazed Carrots keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Maple Orange Glazed Carrots?

372 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Maple Orange Glazed Carrots?

19 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (162 g)

Calories161

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.1g	8%
Saturated fat 3.7g	19%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 372mg	16%
Total carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary fiber 3.5g	13%
Total sugars 19g
Protein 1.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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