Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Carrot
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 79% |
| Calories | 42kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 8.6 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 25 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 31 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Potassium | 306 mg/ 2000mg (15%) |
Sodium | 26 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
Zinc | 0.3 mg/ 7mg (4%) |
What is this food?
Carrot is a crunchy, orange root vegetable. In 100g, it has about 42 kcal, 2.6g fiber, and some natural sweetness (about 4.8g sugar), with very little fat and sodium.
Why it matters to health
Carrots are helpful for everyday health because the fiber supports regular digestion and helps you feel full, which can make it easier to keep your meals balanced. They also add vitamins and antioxidants (especially from their orange color), which support overall body protection. With low sodium and low fat, carrots are a good add-on to meals without pushing your daily intake too high.
Healthier tips
- Add carrots to your viand or salad to increase volume and fiber without adding many calories.
- For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), aim to include a serving of vegetables like carrots in at least 1–2 meals.
- Choose cooking methods like steaming, stir-frying with less oil, or adding raw carrots to salads.
- If you’re eating carrot-based snacks (like carrot sticks), pair them with a protein source (e.g., boiled egg, yogurt, or nuts) to stay satisfied longer.
- Watch for sweet sauces or lots of sugar when carrots are used in desserts or drinks.
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare, Sinigang, Pancit (carrot in stir-fry), Ginataang gulay, Chicken tinola
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