Have you ever wondered how many calories there are in carrots and whether this is really a good food for weight loss purposes? And what about other nutrition facts about carrots, what other nutrients does this popular vegetable hold? How much fat is in it, how much protein and carbs?
In this article, I’ll go over the calories and nutritional information regarding carrots to provide you with a complete overview of what this vegetable really contains and whether or not you should really include it in your eating routine…
Calories And Macro-nutrients In Carrots
It’s difficult to determine how many calories there are in one carrot as they can differ in length and width. A bigger carrot naturally contains more calories than a smaller one. So, for the sake of this article, let’s discuss a cup of carrots, about 122 – 128 grams of the crunchy veggie.
In that single cup there are the following:
- 52 calories in total. As you can see, this is not a calorie rich food. In fact, it can be an excellent snack to control your appetite and eat less calories overall. In terms of losing weight, this is not a food that you should really worry about too much.
- There is less than a single gram of fat in a cup of carrots, another indication of how much this vegetables is suitable for someone who wants to lose weight. In addition, even the little fat is not saturated fat.
- There’s a little over 12 grams of carbs in a cup of carrot, about half of which is sugar. Some say that this is a high sugar content which is a negative thing. I just don’t see it that way. This is as natural as a sugar can be. You don’t need to be scared of this as of refined sugar.
- With just over a gram of protein, carrots do not contribute a lot in that respect. However, they are other elements which are abundant in carrots that are very beneficial to the body.
Other nutrients and elements
Carrots are extreme rich in Beta-carotene and Vitamin A, supplying well over the necessary daily dose of this vitamin. Research has linked a higher consumption of beta-carotene to improved eye sight and vision health. In addition, the high concentration of antioxidants in carrots also help to reduce the risk of cancer.
The high level of cartenoids is carrots have also been linked to a reduction in various forms of cancer so this is an important vegetables to include in your diet on a regular basis.
Carrots also contain high doses of the following vitamins:
- Vitamin K – Used to fight infection, maintain proper bone health, and prevent blood clots.
- Vitamin C – Used to heal wounds and to ward off infection.
- B6 – Supports the metabolic process.
- B1 – Helps the body to metabolize carbs and assists in the overall health maintenance of the nervous system
Carrot also contains other trace elements such as magnesium, folate, phosphorous, and manganese (which is predominant in brown rice). All these serve various functions in the body.
Carrots and dieting
I love carrots. For me, it is the perfect snack to nibble on between meals. Not only is it tasty, but the texture and feel of this veggie is fantastic. I just love feeling it pop between my teeth.
Due to it’s being low on calories and the fact that it contains fiber, I find that snacking on a carrot can help me remain full for a long time, a perfect addition to any diet solution you find.
I also find that a salad devoid of carrots is a lot less tasty, filling and fun to eat so I always have this vegetable in my home. By the way, you don’t have to eat your carrots raw: I often make whole pasta, cook some broccoli and carrots and add some pesto sauce. This way I get a super meal which is just loaded with nutrients and very filling (for more on broccoli visit health benefits of broccoli).
In Conclusion
Carrots are the perfect addition to any weight loss program that you’re using. You do need to make sure to not overeat on it. There is such a thing as carrot addiction, believe it or not, but as a whole, this is an excellent food to include in your fat burning kitchen. It is just that good.
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