Carrot (gajar) calories and carbs (raw)
1 medium carrot (61 g) has about 25 kcal and 0.6 g protein. Per 100 g, raw carrot has 41 kcal and 0.9 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots, raw (USDA FDC 170393)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 41 | 0.9 | 9.6 | 0.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 medium carrotUSDA portion: 1 medium | 61 g | 25 | 0.6 | 5.8 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| 1 cup of chopped carrotUSDA portion: 1 cup chopped | 128 g | 52 | 1.2 | 12.3 | 0.3 | 3.6 |
| 1 cup of grated carrotUSDA portion: 1 cup grated | 110 g | 45 | 1 | 10.5 | 0.3 | 3.1 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 170393: Carrots, raw. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Carrot gives 2.2 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, carrot ranks #30 of 39 foods on these pages.
Foods on these pages with more protein per 100 kcal:
About Carrot
Carrot, or gajar, is eaten raw in salads, cooked into gajar matar and, in winter, slow-cooked with milk and sugar for gajar ka halwa.
- The red Delhi carrot of winter and the orange carrot sold year-round differ slightly; USDA's row is the orange carrot.
- Halwa adds milk, ghee and sugar, which are not counted here.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 medium carrot?
1 medium carrot (61 g) has about 25 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 5.8 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of carrot?
100 g of raw carrot has about 0.9 g protein and 41 kcal, with 0.2 g fat and 9.6 g carbohydrate.
Is carrot high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, carrot ranks #30 of 39 foods on these pages, with 0.9 g per 100 g. That is 2.2 g protein per 100 kcal.
How do I count gajar ka halwa?
Start with the grated-carrot line here, then add the milk and ghee from their own pages, plus the sugar you use.
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Gym questions
Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
- fdcId 170393: Carrots, raw (SR Legacy)
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.