QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in carrot?
Raw baby carrots contain about 41 calories per 100 g. An 85 g reference serving is roughly 35 calories before dip, oil, glaze or other additions.
40.8 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Carrot nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 40.8 kcal
- Protein
- 0.81 g
- Carbohydrate
- 9.08 g
- Fat
- 0.14 g
- Fibre
- 2.69 g
- Potassium
- 237 mg
- Calcium
- 42.2 mg
- Folate
- 43.6 µg
Source: USDA FoodData Central Foundation record 2258587. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Carbohydrate
Carrot contains starch, natural sugars and 2.69 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein
Carrot is not a concentrated protein food.
Fat
Plain carrot is almost fat-free; dips, butter, oil and glaze change the total.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where carrot fits in a varied eating pattern.
Carotenoids
Orange carrots are known for beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A.
Fibre
Raw baby carrot provides 2.69 g fibre per 100 g.
Potassium
The reference supplies 237 mg potassium.
Folate
The record contains 43.6 µg folate per 100 g.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Steamed
Cooking changes water content and texture; use a cooked record for cooked weight.
Roasted
Oil used for roasting must be included.
Glazed
Sugar, honey and butter create a mixed recipe.
Juice
Carrot juice has less intact fibre and a different serving pattern.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How carrot can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Vegetable intake
Carrots add colour, crunch and vegetable volume.
Fibre goals
They contribute alongside legumes, fruit and whole grains.
Calorie planning
Plain raw portions are relatively low in energy.
Meal building
Pair with a protein food and account for dips or cooking fat.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Refrigerate
Store baby carrots cold in a covered container.
Moisture
Avoid slimy texture, mould or strong off-odours.
Wash
Rinse under running water before eating.
After cooking
Refrigerate cooked carrots promptly.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log carrot more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the reference state: baby carrot · raw · per 100 g.
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Use edible grams when possible; household measures and natural pieces vary.
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Log oils, sauces, sweeteners, toppings and recipe ingredients separately.
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For a mixed dish, use the complete recipe or record this ingredient before combining it.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Carrot calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g?
About 41 calories in this raw baby-carrot record.
How many are in 85 g?
Roughly 35 calories.
Does roasting add calories?
Heat does not, but oil and glaze do.
Are regular carrots identical?
They are similar but have separate records and serving shapes.
Should dip be logged?
Yes. Hummus, ranch and other dips are separate foods.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Values are for raw baby carrots per 100 g edible portion. Cooked, canned, frozen and juiced carrots have separate records.
Open USDA FoodData Central Foundation record 2258587 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.