⏱ 13 min total

Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots

Name: Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅔ cup strips or slices Carrots; ¼ cup Water; ¹⁄₁₆ tbsp Butter; ¼ fruit Oranges; ¼ tbsp Honey; ⅛ tbsp Ground ginger; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 182 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
1.2g
6% of calories
Carbs
17g
81% of calories
Fat
1.2g
13% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots (182 g) has 76 calories, with 1.2 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (81% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (77% DV) and Vitamin C (25% DV).

Per 100 g

42cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.6g

Net carbs

13g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.2g

11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A77%
Vitamin C25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Vitamin B610%
Manganese15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 8 min

1
Place water and salt in a medium saucepan and add the carrots.
2
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the carrots begin to soften. Drain the water.
3
Add butter, orange juice, honey, ginger, and pepper to the pan. Stir to combine and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the carrots are tender and the glaze has thickened slightly.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (182 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	691 μg	77%
Vitamin C	22 mg	25%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	11 μg	9%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	26 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	11 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	42 mg	4%
Iron	0.4 mg	5%
Potassium	334 mg	7%
Magnesium	15 mg	4%
Phosphorus	35 mg	5%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.3 mg	15%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	2,832 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	6,764 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0.2 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0.1 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	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0.3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	8 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 76 calories

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

14min
Walking (3.5 mph)
9min
Cycling (moderate)
6min
Running (6 mph)
11min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots?

One serving of Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots (1 serving) has 76 calories, which works out to 42 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.2 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.

Are Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots?

444 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Orange And Ginger Glazed Carrots?

11 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 (182 g)

Calories76

% Daily Value*

Total fat 1.2g	2%
Saturated fat 0.7g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 2.5mg	1%
Sodium 444mg	19%
Total carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary fiber 3.2g	11%
Total sugars 11g
Protein 1.2g

* 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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