What is Carrot? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Carrot?

Carrots are a root vegetable with feathery green tops and long tapered orange colored roots. Some carrot varieties are purple or yellow, but orange is the most common. The carrot can be up to a foot in length. It has a dense, woody texture that is nonetheless very chewable and non-fibrous. Its flavor is sweet and a bit earthy. Carrots are eaten raw, cooked and used in cuisines across the world.

What does Carrot Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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carrot

Carrots are a root vegetable with feathery green tops and long tapered orange colored roots. Some carrot varieties are purple or yellow, but orange is the most common. The carrot can be up to a foot in length. It has a dense, woody texture that is nonetheless very chewable and non-fibrous. Its flavor is sweet and a bit earthy. Carrots are eaten raw, cooked and used in cuisines across the world.

Carrot Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Large unit 80g

Large unit Carrot
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories33kcal2%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs8g3%
Sugars4g8%
Fiber
2g
7%
Proteins1g1%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium55mg2%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Carrot?

1 Large unit of Carrot contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Carrot?

1 Large unit of Carrot contains 8 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Carrot?

1 Large unit of Carrot contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Carrot?

1 Large unit of Carrot contains 22 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Large unit of Carrot?

There are 33 calories in 1 Large unit of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (chopped) of Carrot?

There are 52 calories in 1 Cup (chopped) of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (grated) of Carrot?

There are 45 calories in 1 Cup (grated) of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (strips or slices) of Carrot?

There are 50 calories in 1 Cup (strips or slices) of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Medium unit of Carrot?

There are 25 calories in 1 Medium unit of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Small unit of Carrot?

There are 21 calories in 1 Small unit of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Slice of Carrot?

There are 1 calories in 1 Slice of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Strip large of Carrot?

There are 3 calories in 1 Strip large of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Strip medium of Carrot?

There are 2 calories in 1 Strip medium of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Carrot?

There are 5 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Carrot?

There are 12 calories in 1 oz of Carrot.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Carrot?

There are 186 calories in 1 pound of Carrot.

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