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Vegetable-based pan-fried fritter; moderate fiber, higher fat from oil.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Carrot fritter (60 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.3 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 468 µg of Vitamin A covers 52% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
126
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
12.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 9% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.02 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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 piece (medium) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 74 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 75 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 462 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
A carrot fritter is typically made with grated carrots, egg, flour, and seasonings such as salt, pepper, or herbs. The egg and flour help hold the mixture together; some recipes add scallions, cheese, or fresh herbs.
Squeeze excess liquid from the grated carrots and use enough egg and flour to bind the mixture. Let the batter rest briefly, then wait until the underside is browned before turning each carrot fritter.
For a crispy carrot fritter, remove excess moisture from the carrots and cook small portions in hot oil without crowding the pan. Give each fritter room to brown instead of steaming, and drain it briefly after cooking.
Yes, you can bake a carrot fritter for a less oily result. Shape the mixture into thin portions on a lined baking tray, brush or spray lightly with oil, and turn them once the bottoms have set and browned.
A yogurt-based sauce, especially one with garlic and herbs, pairs well with a carrot fritter. Sour cream, a lemony dip, or a simple green salad also balances its savory, lightly sweet carrot flavor.
Yes, cooked carrot fritters freeze well. Cool them completely, freeze them in a single layer so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed container. Reheat from thawed in a skillet or oven to restore some crispness.
Carrot fritters keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for about three to four days. Refrigerate them once they have cooled, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
No, carrot fritters are usually made with raw grated carrots, which cook through in the pan or oven. Grate them finely enough to soften quickly, and squeeze out excess juice so the batter is not watery.
Yes, you can make egg-free carrot fritters by using a suitable plant-based binder, such as a flaxseed mixture, and adjusting the flour until the batter holds together. The texture may be softer, so cook smaller portions and turn them carefully.
Reheat a carrot fritter in a dry skillet or oven rather than covering it in the microwave. Direct, dry heat helps the outside crisp up again; avoid stacking the fritters while they are warming.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
468µg · 52% DV
Vitamin E
1.14mg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.92µg · 6% DV
Vitamin K
6.3µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Selenium
3.9µg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
43mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 126 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 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.
A carrot fritter is a Turkish-style mücver made by binding grated carrot with egg and flour, often adding herbs, then cooking spoonfuls in a pan. Recipes vary from household to household; this version uses carrot in the familiar Turkish fritter style, rather than the courgette common in many mücver recipes.
The outside turns lightly golden while the centre stays soft. It can be served warm or at room temperature, often as part of a meze spread or a light meal with yogurt and salad. The carrots contribute some fibre, but frying oil makes this richer in fat than a plain vegetable side. For a lighter result, use a non-stick pan with less oil, blot the fritters after cooking, and serve them with plain yogurt.
Medium
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 3
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 84:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (84:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.