Vegetables
Calories in Carrot
Carrots are a crunchy, slightly sweet vegetable with just 25 calories per medium carrot. They're the best food source of beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A for healthy vision and immune function.
Per 100g
calories
Fiber: 2.8g per 100g
Per serving
calories — 1 medium (61g)
Good to know
Cooking actually makes beta-carotene MORE bioavailable, not less.
Pair with a small amount of fat (hummus, olive oil) to boost vitamin A absorption.
Baby carrots are just regular carrots cut and polished — same nutrition.
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| Food | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8g | 6.6g | 0.4g |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9g | 3.6g | 0.4g |
| Sweet Potato | 86 | 1.6g | 20.1g | 0.1g |
| Potato | 77 | 2g | 17.5g | 0.1g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9g | 3.9g | 0.2g |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in carrot?
Carrot contains 41 calories per 100 grams. 1 medium (61g) has approximately 25 calories, with 0.5g protein, 5.9g carbs, and 0.1g fat.
How can I accurately track carrot calories?
The most accurate way is to weigh your portion on a food scale. Alternatively, you can use CalShot to snap a photo of your carrot and get an AI-powered calorie estimate in seconds — no weighing or manual logging required.