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Carrots

Raw · Roots

42/100C tier

Calories41

Protein0.9g

Fiber2.8g

Sodium69mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 42 out of 100, #31 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (79/100); protein drags it down (15/100).

The short version: Beta-carotene royalty — your eyes' favorite vegetable.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories41

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2g0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 69mg3%

Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%

Protein 0.9g2%

Vitamin A 835mcg RAE93%

Vitamin K 13mcg11%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 42

Clean label ×1579

Low energy density ×1075

Fiber ×2557

Micronutrients ×4018

Protein ×1015

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#31 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Carrots healthy?

It grades C — 42 out of 100, #31 of 45 vegetables in our system. Beta-carotene royalty — your eyes' favorite vegetable.

How many calories are in Carrots?

41 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Carrots calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.