Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Carrot, str
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 23kcal / 2530kcal (0.91%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.6 g/ 71g (0.85%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.8 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 3 mg/ 70mg (4%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 45 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 20 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Sodium | 56 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Carrot (raw or cooked), a starchy vegetable that’s commonly eaten as part of meals or as a side dish.
Why it matters to health
Carrots are low in calories (about 23 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (1.4 g) which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. They also have carbohydrates (4.8 g) and sugar (2.9 g) naturally—so they’re a good choice when paired with protein and other veggies. With low fat (0.1 g) and low sodium (56 mg), carrots fit well into everyday meals. If you’re watching blood sugar, keep portions balanced, especially when carrots are served with rice, noodles, or sweet sauces.
Healthier tips
- For 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day, use carrots as a side or add them to ulam—aim for about 1/2 to 1 cup per meal depending on your overall rice/noodle portion.
- Pair carrots with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and other non-starchy veggies to make the meal more filling.
- Choose cooking methods like boiling, steaming, or stir-frying with minimal oil. Go easy on creamy or sugary sauces.
- If you’re having carrots as a snack, combine with something filling like nuts, boiled egg, or yogurt (instead of eating only carrots).
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare, Sinigang, Tinola, Pancit (with mixed vegetables), Ginataang gulay, Chopsuey
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