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Calories in a carrot

A usual serving, 1 medium carrot (70 g), has about 30 kcal; 100 g ≈ 41 kcal.

Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 41 0.9 g 0.2 g 6.8 g 2.8 g
1 medium carrot 70 g 29 0.6 g 0.1 g 4.8 g 2 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:

Calories per serving

Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
1 medium carrot 70 g 29 0.6 g 0.1 g 4.8 g
2 carrots 140 g 57 1.3 g 0.3 g 9.5 g

How it fits into a day

A medium carrot of about 70 g has only about 30 kcal. Raw it's a crunchy snack, and in soup and stew it adds sweetness without many calories. About 85% of the calories come from carbs.

A usual serving (1 medium carrot) is about 1% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • Carrot sticks with garlic yogurt are a light snack.
  • Cooked and raw carrots have almost the same calories.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a carrot?

About 30 kcal in 70 g, with 0.6 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 4.8 g carbs.

How many calories are in 100 g of carrots?

About 41 kcal per 100 g: 0.9 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 6.8 g carbs, plus 2.8 g fibre.

Do carrots have a lot of sugar?

About 6.8 g carbs per 100 g, which is little. They taste sweet, but they're still a light vegetable.

See also

Full table: Vegetables, salads and spreads