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Small Carrot Calories
Small Carrot
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Small Carrot Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
41
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
9.6g
· 88%
Protein
0.9g
· 8%
Fat
0.2g
· 4%
Fiber
2.8g
Small Carrot Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
835µg · 93% DV
Vitamin K
13.2µg · 11% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
5.9mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
320mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
35mg · 5% DV
Calcium
33mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Small Carrot Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Small Carrot Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
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.
Does Small Carrot Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Small Carrot Good For?
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
Small Carrot Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Small Carrot — Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a nutritional difference between small carrots and regular carrots?
Small carrots are simply smaller carrots, so their nutrition is generally similar to that of regular carrots. The main differences are portion size, perceived sweetness, and faster cooking time.
Are small carrots better raw or cooked?
Both are useful options. Raw carrots stay crisp, while gentle cooking softens them and may make their beta-carotene easier for the body to absorb.
Does cooking carrots destroy all their vitamins?
No. Prolonged cooking in plenty of water can reduce some heat-sensitive vitamins, but carotenoids are not completely lost; steaming or brief cooking helps limit losses.
Why do small carrots sometimes taste bitter or woody?
Carrots can become bitter-tasting or woody when they are old, overmature, or poorly stored. Choose firm carrots with a bright orange colour and avoid ones that feel limp or rubbery.
What is the best way to store small carrots?
Keep them in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer in a perforated bag or covered container to reduce moisture loss. If they come with tops attached, remove the tops before storing to help the roots stay firm.
Can small carrots be frozen?
Yes, although freezing them raw often makes them soft after thawing. Briefly blanch, cool, dry, and freeze them for best use in soups, stews, and cooked side dishes.
What foods pair well with small carrots?
They pair well with hummus, yogurt dips, olive oil, tahini, lemon, cumin, and fresh herbs. Eating carrots with a source of fat can support absorption of their fat-soluble carotenoids.
Are small carrots good before or after a workout?
They can work as a light pre-workout snack, especially with a protein-containing food such as yogurt or hummus. After training, pair them with more substantial protein and carbohydrate foods rather than relying on carrots alone.
Is it bad to eat carrots at night?
There is no special harm in eating carrots at night. If raw vegetables worsen reflux or digestive discomfort for you, try a smaller serving or lightly cooked carrots instead.
Can eating too many carrots turn your skin orange?
Regularly eating very large amounts of carrots and other orange vegetables can cause harmless yellow-orange skin colouring called carotenemia. It usually fades after reducing intake, but yellowing of the whites of the eyes needs medical assessment.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.