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Nutrition Facts about Carrots

Gardening Guide: Crunchy Carrots Guide

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Nutrition Facts about Carrots

Learn nutrition facts about carrots to find out exactly which nutrients are found in carrots—and to what degree—along with the most common compounds available in this healthful food.

By Norann Oleson

Group of fresh orange, purple, and white carrots

Group of fresh orange, purple, and white carrots

Carrots are low in calories and high in beneficial vitamins and minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. And, yes, they’re good for your eyes.

Here is the nutrition information for one cup of sliced carrots:

Nutrition Facts about Carrots

Source: https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Carrots%2C_raw_nutritional_value.html

Here are some of the compounds found in carrots:

Beta-carotene: Orange carrots get their vibrant color from beta-carotene, an antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A, which is important for vision, cell growth, and a healthy immune system.

Biotin: Biotin is important in helping the body with metabolism regulation.

Potassium: Potassium is an essential mineral and plays a key role in blood pressure control.

Lutein: This is one of the most common antioxidants in yellow and orange carrots and is important for eye health.

Anthocyanin: These antioxidants are found in dark-colored carrots, like Atomic Red and Cosmic Purple.

Did you know all these nutrition facts about carrots? Please tell us what you think.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Types of Carrots
  • Growing Carrots from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Where to Grow Carrots
  • Planting Carrots in the Ground
  • Growing Carrots in Containers
  • Nurturing your Carrots
  • Harvesting your Carrots
  • Preserving Your Carrots
  • Dealing with Carrot Diseases
  • Dealing with Carrot Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Carrots
  • Plant Profiles

  • Thumbelina Carrots
  • Atomic Red Carrots
  • Lunar White Carrots
  • Touchon Carrots
  • Little Finger Carrots
  • Red Cored Chantenay Carrots
  • Purple Dragon Carrots
  • Danvers 126 Carrots
  • Recipes

  • Chillin’ Carrot Smoothie
  • Roasted Carrots Your Way
  • Ginger Carrot Soup
  • Classic Carrot Cake
  • Colorful Carrot Slaw
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Carrots
  • Home Remedies and Health Benefits of Carrots
  • Resources about Carrots
  • Carrot Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Are Carrots Healthy for You?
  • How to Know When Carrots are Ready to Harvest: 5 Signs to Look For

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