Root vegetables, carrots are slender, conical, and cylindrical edible underground roots that produce rosette-shaped leaves and belong to the Apiaceae family along with celery, parsnips, and parsley.
Carrot has a firm, smooth skin which has protruding root hairs. The colour of carrot can range from yellow, orange to red. The flesh of carrot, typically matching the colour of the skin, is very crunchy, dense and firm in texture and has a sweet flavor profile. However, when cooked carrots become very soft.
Average length of a carrot is about 18 cm ( 7 inches). Average weight of carrot is around 70 grams ( 2.5 ounces or 0.15 pounds).
Scientific name of Carrot
Daucus Carota
Other names of Carrot
- Carota
- Zanahoria
- Cenoura
- Gaajar
Nutrition facts of Carrot
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.24 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 0.93 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.58 | GRAM | 3% |
Calories by source in Carrot:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Carrot = 89%
- Calories by fat in Carrot = 5%
- Calories by protein in Carrot = 6%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Carrot:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Carrot = 70%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Carrot = 22%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Carrot = 8%
Detailed vitamin profile of Carrot, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Carrot, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Carrot
- Select well shaped carrots which are bright orange or redish orange in colour
- If leaves are attached to the carrot, then leaves should be green and fresh
- Avoid carrots with wet, brown coloured dents
Availability of Carrot
- Carrots are available round the year
How to store Carrot
- Carrots can be stored at room temperature for 1 day
- Carrots can be stored in refrigerator for up-to 2 weeks
- Do not was the carrots if planning to store the carrots in refrigerator
- Cut and peels carrots can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days. ( They dry very soon when the skin is peeled)
Complete nutrition facts of Carrot
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