Carrots get their bright orange color from beta carotene, an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A.
The carrot (español: zanahoria) is an humble root vegetable favored by Bugs Bunny and generations of parents. You can eat carrots raw or cooked. They are weight-loss-friendly and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health. Carotene antioxidants have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer.
Recipe: Carrot Ginger Soup
1 medium raw carrot (60 g) |
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alpha carotene 2,120 mcg |
beta carotene 5,055 mcg |
calcium 20.1 mg |
calories 25 |
carbohydrates 5.8 g |
copper 18% DV |
fiber 1.7 g |
folate 11.6 mcg |
iron 15% DV |
magnesium 30% DV |
vitamin A 509 mcg |
vitamin E 0.4 mg |
vitamin K 8.1 mcg |