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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Baby Carrots"
| Food Name: Baby Carrots | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 35 | Protein (g): 1 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 8 | Sugars (g): 5 |
| Fiber (g): 3 | Net Carbs (g): 5 |
| Water (g): 90 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 7 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 65 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 8 | Omega-6 (mg): 57 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 13790 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 690 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 3 | Vitamin K (mcg): 9 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 27 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 27 | Folate DFE (mcg): 27 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 32 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 10 | Phosphorus (mg): 28 |
| Potassium (mg): 237 | Sodium (mg): 78 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 9 | Threonine (mg): 31 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 34 | Leucine (mg): 35 |
| Lysine (mg): 33 | Methionine (mg): 6 |
| Cystine (mg): 7 | Phenylalanine (mg): 26 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 16 | Valine (mg): 36 |
| Arginine (mg): 35 | Histidine (mg): 13 |
| Alanine (mg): 48 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 112 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 165 | Glycine (mg): 24 |
| Proline (mg): 24 | Serine (mg): 28 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 8 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 6391 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 3767 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 358 |
| PRAL Score: -4 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 3 | Glucose (g): 1 |
| Fructose (g): 1 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Baby Carrots
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Baby Carrots'?
100 grams of 'Baby Carrots' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 8g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Baby Carrots'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Baby Carrots' provides around 35 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Baby Carrots' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Baby Carrots' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 8g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Baby Carrots' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Baby Carrots' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 32 mg (2% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 237 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 10 mg (2% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 28 mg (2% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 78 mg (3% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Baby Carrots in significant amounts?
'Baby Carrots' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 690 mcg (77% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 13790 IU (460% DV).
'Baby Carrots' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 3 mg (3% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 9 mcg (8% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Baby Carrots' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Vitamin A (mcg RAE): 690 mcg (23% of max recommended).