Carrots has 41 kcal per 100g, with 0.9 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
Carrots is low in protein: only 8% of its calories come from protein. Most of its calories (88%) come from carbohydrates.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
Raw carrots are crunchy, naturally sweet and low in calories, with about 41 kcal per 100 g and almost no fat. Their orange color comes from beta-carotene, and they are eaten as sticks, grated into salads or cooked into dishes such as gajar matar. Gajar ka halwa is a different matter, since milk, ghee, sugar and nuts turn carrots into a rich dessert.
Typical portion: A medium carrot weighs about 60 g, which works out to roughly 25 kcal.
Also known as: gajar, carrot, raw carrot, baby carrots, carrot sticks
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 21 kcal | 0.5 g | 5 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 41 kcal | 0.9 g | 10 g | 0.2 g |
| 150 g | 62 kcal | 1.4 g | 15 g | 0.3 g |
| 200 g | 82 kcal | 1.8 g | 20 g | 0.4 g |
| 250 g | 103 kcal | 2.3 g | 25 g | 0.5 g |
One serving (100g) is 2% of a 2,000 kcal day and 3% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 0.9 g of protein, which is 1% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots | 100g | 41 kcal | 0.9 g |
| Steamed Broccoli | 100g | 35 kcal | 2.8 g |
| Bell Peppers | 100g | 31 kcal | 1 g |
| Roasted Cauliflower | 100g | 29 kcal | 1.8 g |
| Cooked Spinach | 100g | 23 kcal | 2.9 g |
| Tomato | 100g | 18 kcal | 0.9 g |
| Cooked Zucchini | 100g | 17 kcal | 0.6 g |
Carrots has 41 kcal per 100g. That serving also has 0.9 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat.
Carrots has 0.9 g of protein per 100g, so 8% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Carrots can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target. At 41 kcal per 100 g it has a low calorie density, so a filling portion costs few calories.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
Values are typical averages and vary by recipe, brand and portion size. For packaged foods, check the label. This page is general information, not medical advice.