Carrot: calories and nutrition facts
Carrot has 30 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Carrot (125 g), has 38 kcal.
- Calories
- 30 kcal
- Protein
- 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5.2 g
- Fat
- 0.5 g
Per 100 g
Carrot: how many calories?
Carrot has 30 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g protein, 5.2 g carbs and 0.5 g fat. A 125 g serving (1 Carrot) has 38 kcal. That is less than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein11%
- Carbohydrates73%
- Fat16%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 38 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 6.5 g
- Fat
- 0.6 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (125 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 6.5 g |
| of which sugars | 4.9 g | 6.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 61 mg |
| Water | 90 g | 112.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 343 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 17 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(30 kcal) | 2% |
| Fat(0.5 g) | 1% |
| of which saturated fat(0.2 g) | 1% |
| Carbohydrates(5.2 g) | 2% |
| of which sugars(4.9 g) | 5% |
| Protein(0.8 g) | 2% |
| Salt(0.12 g) | 2% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Low energy (40 kcal or less)
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Carrot: frequently asked questions
Carrot: how many calories per serving?
A 125 g serving (1 Carrot) has 38 kcal.
Carrot: how much protein?
Carrot contains 0.8 g of protein per 100 g, 2% of the 50 g reference intake.
Carrot: how much fibre?
Carrot provides 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g, 12% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Carrot: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 331 g of this food.
Recipes with this food
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