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Lightly vitamin-rich, low calorie, refreshing drink
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Grated carrot water (200 g) has 30 calories. That works out to 15 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.4 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 700 µg of Vitamin A covers 78% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
30
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
6.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 86% · Protein 8% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
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 cup (medium) | 200 g | 30 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 330 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 75 kcal |
Calculated from 15 calories per 100 g.
To make grated carrot water, wash and grate a carrot, then add it to drinking water and let it sit briefly. You can press the grated carrot gently to release more flavor, then drink it with the pulp or strain it.
No. Grated carrot water is made by soaking grated carrot in water, while carrot juice is extracted by juicing the carrot. The grated version may contain pulp and usually has a milder, more diluted carrot flavor.
No, you do not have to strain grated carrot water; the grated carrot is edible and can stay in the drink. Strain it before serving if you prefer a smoother, clearer drink, but the pulp adds texture.
No, grated carrot water does not cause weight loss on its own. Without added sugar, it can be a light alternative to sweetened drinks, but it is not a substitute for meals or a weight-loss treatment.
Yes, most people can drink grated carrot water daily as part of a varied diet. It should not replace whole vegetables, and eating the grated carrot gives you the pulp as well. If you manage diabetes with a specific diet, ask your dietitian.
A short soak is enough to give grated carrot water a mild flavor; letting it sit longer makes the drink taste more strongly of carrot. Keep it refrigerated while it sits, then taste it and strain or serve as you prefer.
Yes, grated carrot water is commonly made with raw carrot and does not need boiling. Wash the carrot under running water before grating, and use clean drinking water; boiling would change the fresh taste and soften the carrot.
Keep grated carrot water covered in the refrigerator and aim to drink it the same day. The raw grated carrot softens as it sits, so discard the drink if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, lemon or a little fresh ginger can add a sharper flavor to grated carrot water. Add them to taste just before serving; lemon brightens the carrot’s sweetness, while ginger gives the drink a more pungent note.
No, grated carrot water does not detox or cleanse the body. It is simply a refreshing carrot-flavored drink; the liver and kidneys handle the body’s normal waste-processing functions.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
700µg · 78% DV
Vitamin K
16µg · 13% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Vitamin C
5mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
220mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
36mg · 5% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 30 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 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.
Grated carrot water is a simple homemade drink made by adding freshly grated carrot to water and letting its mild flavour infuse. It can be served with the shreds left in or strained for a clearer drink; it is not tied to one particular regional tradition.
Enjoy it chilled as a light refreshment, either alongside a meal or on its own. The flavour is gently sweet and the texture depends on whether you keep the grated carrot in the glass. At 15 calories per 100 g, it is a low-calorie choice, though straining removes some of the carrot’s fibre. For a brighter taste, add a squeeze of lemon or a few mint leaves, and use the grated carrot in a salad rather than discarding it.
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
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.