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Oven-baked, antioxidant-rich black carrot
In season: Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Baked Black Carrot (120 g) has 54 calories. That works out to 45 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.2 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 1002 µg of Vitamin A covers 111% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
54
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
12.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 87% · Protein 9% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 54 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 90 g | 41 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 130 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 180 g | 81 kcal |
Calculated from 45 calories per 100 g.
To make baked black carrots, wash and dry them, cut them into evenly sized pieces, and toss with a little oil. Roast until tender and lightly browned at the edges; the cooking time depends on how thickly they are cut.
No, black carrots do not have to be peeled before baking. Scrub them thoroughly under running water and trim the ends; peel them if the skin is tough or damaged. Their dark pigment can stain hands and cutting boards.
Baked black carrots taste mildly sweet and earthy, much like other carrots, though their deep color can make them look beet-like. Roasting brings out their sweetness, while lemon juice or a tangy yogurt sauce balances it.
Black carrots are a type of deeply pigmented purple carrot, not a separate vegetable from carrots. The name describes their very dark skin and flesh. They are different from beets, even though both can leave strong purple stains.
Cumin, thyme, black pepper, and garlic all work well with baked black carrots. Add lemon juice after roasting for brightness, or pair them with tahini or yogurt to balance their earthy sweetness.
Black carrots contain dark purple pigments that transfer to hands, knives, and boards when cut. Wear gloves if you want to avoid staining, wash tools promptly, and rinse fabric stains with cold water before laundering.
Baked black carrots pair well with grilled fish, roasted meats, lentils, and grains. Serve them with garlic yogurt, tahini-lemon sauce, or another tangy dressing; their earthy sweetness also complements a tray of other roasted vegetables.
Yes, you can bake black carrots whole if they are small and similar in size. Scrub them well, trim the tops, and allow more time than you would for cut pieces. Check tenderness with a knife before serving.
Store leftover baked black carrots in a covered container in the refrigerator once they have cooled. Use them within a few days, and reheat them in an oven or pan to help retain their texture.
Yes, baked black carrots can be frozen, although they may become softer after thawing. Cool them completely, freeze in a sealed container, and use them in soups, stews, or blended dishes where a change in texture matters less.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
1002µg · 111% DV
Vitamin K
15.84µg · 13% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
Vitamin C
7.8mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
384mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 54 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Baked Black Carrot is black or deep-purple carrot cooked in the oven until tender, often with lightly browned edges. Black carrots are familiar in Turkey, where they are also used to make şalgam, a tangy fermented drink; baking is a simple way to enjoy the root as a vegetable in its own right. The oven brings out a gentle sweetness and earthy flavour, while the vivid colour makes it stand out on the plate.
Serve it warm as a side, or let it cool and add it to a salad. It provides fibre and is naturally low in fat; a 100 g portion has 45 calories. A little olive oil, lemon and herbs make a bright accompaniment to grains, beans or roasted fish.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.