Carrots



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 medium (61g)
DV %

1.3
--
1.9
6.8
0.2
0
1.1
1.8


Calories: 25
Total Sugars: 2.9g
Carb.: 5.8g
Fiber: 1.7g
Total Fats: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 0.6g
Sodium: 42.1mg
*Data provided by USDA

The usually tapering, elongate, fleshy orange root of a plant in the parsley family , eaten as a vegetable.


Carrots are often found in recipes that also contain celery, onions, bay leaves, parsley, garlic and potatoes

See Also
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Chicken Gumbo
  • Rotini Primavera Salad
  • Mediterranean Salad
  • Whole Bulb Potato Soup For Two
  • Russian Potato Salad
  • Chicken Paillard
  • Mom's Chicken Soup
  • Vegetarian Lasagna
  • Dieter's Tomato Soup

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