Carrots

Availability

Carrots are available all year round.

Carrot Facts

Carrots have been a staple in many countries for thousands of years although it is only since the 16th century that they have been orange. Earliest records show carrots were purple; later records show red, yellow and white carrots were found.

Baby peeled carrots are actually larger carrots which are trimmed down to ‘baby size’ for sale.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 carrot - 76g
Raw

	Avg Quantity	Avg Quantity
	per serving	per 100g
Energy (kJ/Cal)	57/14	75/18
Protein (g)	0.5	0.6
Fat, total (g)	0.15	0.2
- saturated (g)	0.03	0.04
carbohydrate (g)	2.7	3.5
- sugars (g)	2.5	3.3
Fibre (g)	2.4	3.2
Sodium (mg)	20.5	27
Vitamin A Equiv. (µg)	782.8	1030
Vitamin C (mg)	5.0	7

Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 8th Edition, Plant & Food Research

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