
Carrots are available all year round; they are at their best in the winter months
Store in the refrigerator. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.
Carrots date back as far as the 10th Century and have been a staple in many countries for thousands of years although it is only since the 16th century that they have been orange.
1 cup slices = 128 g
Average Quantity per serving | % Daily Intake per serve | Average Quantity per 100 g | |
Energy (kJ/Cal) | 200/48 | 2% | 156/37 |
Protein (g) | 0.8 | 2% | 0.6 |
Fat, total (g) | 0.3 | 0% | 0.2 |
- saturated (g) | 0.03 | 0% | 0.03 |
Available carbohydrate (g) | 8.7 | 3% | 6.8 |
- sugars (g) | 8.4 | 9% | 6.6 |
Dietary Fibre (g) | 3.6 | 12% | 2.8 |
Sodium (mg) | 52 | 2% | 41 |
Vitamin A Equiv. (µg) | 1116 | 149% RDI* | 872 |
Folate (µg) | 27 | 13% RDI* | 21 |
Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.15 | 10% RDI* | 0.12 |
Potassium (mg) | 223 | 174 |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs.
*Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult)
Source: FOODfiles 2016