Carotenoids and other fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, so balance is key to health.
Vitamins and minerals in carrots:
• Vitamin A (beta-carotene): over 8000 µg → up to 300% of the daily requirement
• Vitamin C: about 6–6.5 mg
• Vitamin K: a small amount
• B vitamins: including B1, B2, B3, B6, and folate – small amounts
• Potassium: about 390 mg
• Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc: small amounts.
Nutritional content of 100 g of fresh carrot:
• Energy: 33–41 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 5.6–10 g
• Sugars: approx. 5 g
• Protein: 0.6 g
• Fat: 0.2 g
• Fiber: 2.6 g
