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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cooked Carrots"
| Food Name: Cooked Carrots | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 35 | Protein (g): 1 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 8 | Sugars (g): 3 |
| Fiber (g): 3 | Net Carbs (g): 5 |
| Water (g): 90 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 6 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 89 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 1 | Omega-6 (mg): 87 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 17033 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 852 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 4 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 14 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 14 | Food Folate (mcg): 14 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 14 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 30 | Magnesium (mg): 10 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 30 | Potassium (mg): 235 |
| Sodium (mg): 58 | Selenium (mcg): 1 |
| Fluoride (mcg): 48 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 10 | Threonine (mg): 157 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 63 | Leucine (mg): 84 |
| Lysine (mg): 83 | Methionine (mg): 17 |
| Cystine (mg): 68 | Phenylalanine (mg): 50 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 35 | Valine (mg): 56 |
| Arginine (mg): 75 | Histidine (mg): 33 |
| Alanine (mg): 93 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 156 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 301 | Glycine (mg): 38 |
| Proline (mg): 44 | Serine (mg): 44 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 9 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 8332 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 3776 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 687 |
| PRAL Score: -4 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 3 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cooked Carrots
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cooked Carrots'?
100 grams of 'Cooked 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 'Cooked Carrots'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cooked 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 'Cooked Carrots' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cooked 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 'Cooked Carrots' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cooked Carrots' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 30 mg (2% DV),
Potassium (mg): 235 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 10 mg (2% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 30 mg (2% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 58 mg (3% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 48 mcg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cooked Carrots in significant amounts?
'Cooked Carrots' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 852 mcg (95% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 17033 IU (568% DV).
'Cooked Carrots' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 4 mg (4% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 14 mcg (12% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 14 mcg (4% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 14 mcg (4% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 14 mcg (4% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cooked Carrots' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Vitamin A (mcg RAE): 852 mcg (28% of max recommended).