Calories in Carrot
Carrot has 41 kcal per 100 g, with 0.9 g protein, 9.6 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat. 1 medium carrot (61 g) is 25 kcal.
Nutrition per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugars | Sat. fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g | 2.8 g | 4.7 g | 0 g | 69 mg |
| 1 cup chopped · 128 g | 52 | 1.2 g | 12 g | 0.3 g | 3.6 g | 6 g | 0 g | 88 mg |
| 1 cup grated · 110 g | 45 | 1 g | 11 g | 0.2 g | 3.1 g | 5.2 g | 0 g | 76 mg |
| 1 cup strips or slices · 122 g | 50 | 1.1 g | 12 g | 0.2 g | 3.4 g | 5.7 g | 0 g | 84 mg |
| 1 large · 72 g | 30 | 0.6 g | 6.9 g | 0.1 g | 2 g | 3.4 g | 0 g | 50 mg |
| 1 medium · 61 g | 25 | 0.5 g | 5.9 g | 0.1 g | 1.7 g | 2.9 g | 0 g | 42 mg |
| 1 small · 50 g | 21 | 0.5 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g | 1.4 g | 2.4 g | 0 g | 35 mg |
Where the calories come from
8% protein · 88% carbohydrate · 4% fat, by energy (4, 4 and 9 kcal per gram).
- Protein 8%
- Carbs 88%
- Fat 4%
1 medium carrot on the day view
What logging 1 medium carrot looks like in Kaunto: 25 kcal is 1% of a 2,000 kcal day.
The reference day is a scale, not a target; the macro calculator estimates your own.
Compared with other vegetables
Per 100 g. Closest by protein per calorie.
| Food | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Sweet potato, baked | 90 | 2 g | 21 g | 0.2 g |
| Red onion | 44 | 0.9 g | 9.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked potato, with skin | 93 | 2.5 g | 21 g | 0.1 g |
| Onion | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Grape tomatoes | 27 | 0.8 g | 5.5 g | 0.6 g |
Side-by-side comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 medium carrot?
1 medium carrot (61 g) contains 25 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 5.9 g carbohydrate and 0.1 g fat.
How much protein is in carrot?
Carrot has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is 0.5 g in 1 medium carrot.
What are the macros of carrot?
Per 100 g: 0.9 g protein, 9.6 g carbohydrate, 0.2 g fat. By energy that is 8% protein, 88% carbohydrate and 4% fat, so most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, “Carrots, raw”, FDC ID 170393 (SR Legacy), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. Counting macros for the first time? Start with how to count macros.