Vegetables

Carrot, raw

Fresh vegetables 42 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Carrot, raw provides 42 kcal (176 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of folate (59 µg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh vegetables” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein0.6 g 1%

Fat0.4 g 1%

Carbohydrates7.6 g 3%

Dietary fibre2.7 g 9%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	42 kcal (176 kJ)C	2%
Protein	0.6 gA	1%
Fat	0.4 gE	1%
of which saturated fat	0.1 gE	1%
of which polyunsaturated	0.1 gE	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	7.6 gE	3%
of which sugars	6 gA	7%
Dietary fibre	2.7 gA	9%
Water	89.6 gA	n/a
Alcohol	0 gA	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	29 mgA	4%
Iron	0.1 mgA	1%
Magnesium	7 mgA	2%
Phosphorus	23 mgA	3%
Potassium	220 mgA	11%
Sodium	28 mgA	1%
Zinc	0.2 mgA	2%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgE	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgE	0%
Vitamin C	3 mgA	3%
Folate	59 µgA	30%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein1%

Fat1%

Carbohydrates3%

Dietary fibre9%

Folate30%

Potassium11%

Calcium4%

Phosphorus3%

Vitamin C3%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Bell pepper, red, raw	− 0.3 g	+ 0.3 g	+ 10 kcal
vs Beetroot, raw	− 1.1 g	+ 0.1 g	− 6 kcal
vs Pumpkin, raw	− 0.5 g	+ 0.3 g	+ 14 kcal
vs Onion, raw	− 0.5 g	− 0.2 g	+ 3 kcal
vs Parsnip, raw	− 0.7 g	± 0 g	− 20 kcal

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Within the “Vegetables” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

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Bell pepper, red, raw32 kcal

Beetroot, raw48 kcal

Pumpkin, raw28 kcal

Red cabbage, raw29 kcal

White cabbage, raw36 kcal

Vegetables (average), raw29 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Carrot, raw?

100 g of Carrot, raw provides 42 kcal, i.e. 176 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Carrot, raw?

100 g provides 0.6 g of protein, i.e. 1% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Carrot, raw?

100 g contains 0.4 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Carrot, raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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