Vegetables · per 100g
A versatile root vegetable prized for its crisp texture and natural sweetness, the carrot serves as a foundational culinary aromatic and a premier source of provitamin A carotenoids.
Vitamin A, beta-Carotene
Vitamin A, Biotin
Biotin, Available carbohydrates
Vitamin A, beta-Carotene
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Carrots were originally cultivated in Central Asia for their aromatic leaves and seeds rather than their roots, and were predominantly purple or yellow until the 17th century.
Standout nutrients
Vitamin A
beta-Carotene
Folate
Total Lignans
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Carrots have a very low carbon footprint and high water efficiency compared to other crops.
Storage
Refrigerate
2–4 weeks
Store in a breathable bag in the crisper drawer; remove green tops to prevent moisture loss.
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources
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