What are the benefits of carrots and are they good for our health? This root vegetable is a delicious choice for a healthy diet. Often associated with orange, they also come in black, purple, red, white, and yellow colours. Carrots are loaded with healthy nutritional values, are crunchy and tasty, and offer various health benefits.
Let’s explore some of them:
Nutrition
- 100g = 32kcal
- Fiber = 2.8g
- Protein = 0.94g
- Fat = 0.25g
- Sugar = 4.7g
Did you know carrots are made of over 80% water?
Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A (equiv.), Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
More vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Iron
- Calcium
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Sodium
More on vitamins and minerals
Did you know 100g of carrots contain over 100% of our daily intake of Vitamin A (equiv.) ? (?)
Explore amino and fatty acids
Health benefits of carrots:
Carrots are found to help various health conditions.
- Healthy eyes (?) , (?)
- Prevention of cancer (?) , (?)
- Weight control (?)
- Healthy heart (?) , (?) , (?)
Culinary uses – you can eat carrots raw, cooked, or juiced, and they’re versatile in various dishes. From salads and soups to stir-fries and desserts like carrot cake.
