Carrots
Very low calorie densityCalories per 100 g
38
Density
0.38kcal/g
Protein / 100g
1.3g
Carbs / 100g
9.0g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Carrots has 0.38 calories per gram (38 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Carrot - 7"" Long, 1 1/4 Diam | 78 g | 30 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein1.3 g / 100 g12% of calories
- Carbs9.0 g / 100 g88% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Carrots is 2.5× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.38 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Carrots is 1.2× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.38 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Carrots is 6.6× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.38 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about carrots
- How many calories are in 100 grams of carrots?
- Carrots contains 38 calories per 100 g, along with 1.3 g of protein, 9.0 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of carrots?
- Carrots has a calorie density of 0.38 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one carrot - 7"" long, 1 1/4 diam of carrots?
- One carrot - 7"" long, 1 1/4 diam of Carrots weighs about 78 g and provides roughly 30 calories.
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