Carrot Nutrition Facts & Health Impact

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g

Calories41

Total Fat0.2g

Saturated Fat0.0g

Total Carbs9.6g

Fiber2.8g

Sugars4.7g

Protein0.9g

Macro Breakdown

Protein0.9g (8%)

Carbs9.6g (88%)

Fat0.2g (4%)

Glycemic Impact

Glycemic Index	39 (Low)
Glycemic Load	2
Insulin Index	46

Health Scores (0-10)

8.8

Metabolic

8.5

Inflammation

7.0

Hormonal

7.5

Gut Health

9.5

Skin Health

6.5

Brain Health

6.0

Bone Health

5.0

Sleep

4.5

Exercise

8.5

Longevity

6.5

Detox

8.5

Immunity

8.0

Pral

7.0

Satiety

8.5

Nutrient Density

6.5

Bioavailability

7.5

Electrolyte

6.0

Methylation

Complete Nutrient Profile

Nutrient	Amount / 100g	% Daily Value
Energy Kcal	41.0 kcal	2% DV
Protein	0.9 g	2% DV
Carbohydrate	9.6 g	3% DV
Fiber	2.8 g	10% DV
Sugar	4.7 g	9% DV
Calcium	33.0 mg	3% DV
Iron	0.3 mg	2% DV
Magnesium	12.0 mg	3% DV
Phosphorus	35.0 mg	3% DV
Potassium	320.0 mg	7% DV
Vitamin C	5.9 mg	7% DV
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	8% DV
Vitamin A	835.0 µg	93% DV
Vitamin E	0.7 mg	4% DV
Vitamin K	13.2 µg	11% DV

Amino Acid Profile

Amino Acid	Amount / 100g
Tryptophan	0.012g
Threonine	0.191g
Isoleucine	0.077g
Leucine	0.102g
Lysine	0.101g
Methionine	0.020g
Phenylalanine	0.061g
Valine	0.069g
Histidine	0.040g

Compare Carrot With...

Broccoli
34 cal Spinach (Raw)
23 cal Sweet Potato
86 cal Kale
49 cal Potato (Baked)
93 cal

Health Condition Relevance

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Skin Health

vitamin c, vitamin a. Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking. Zinc reduces inflammation and sebum. Vitamin A reg.

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Inflammation

vitamin c, fiber. Omega-3 EPA/DHA → resolvins (pro-resolving mediators). Antioxidants neutralize free radicals. Fiber .

Hormonal & Metabolic Impact

🧬 Vitamin B6 → Progesterone, Dopamine (8% DV)

Cofactor for neurotransmitter synthesis (serotonin, dopamine, GABA). Supports progesterone production in luteal phase.

🧬 Fiber → Estrogen, Insulin (10% DV)

Binds excess estrogen in gut for excretion (enterohepatic circulation interruption). Slows glucose absorption → lower insulin spikes.

🧬 Sugar → Insulin, Cortisol (9% DV)

Rapid blood sugar spikes → insulin surges → cellular insulin resistance over time. High sugar intake correlates with elevated cortisol.

Anti-Nutrients & How to Reduce Them

⚠️ Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard — bind calcium)

⚠️ Goitrogens (raw cruciferous — broccoli, kale, cabbage — can impair thyroid iodine uptake)

⚠️ Solanine (green potatoes, eggplant — toxic at very high levels)

Mitigation: Cooking cruciferous vegetables deactivates goitrogens. Pair high-oxalate greens with calcium-rich foods (they bind in gut, not kidneys). Avoid green potatoes.

Only a concern with very high raw intake + iodine deficiency (for goitrogens) or kidney stone history (for oxalates).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Carrot affect hormones?

Yes — Carrot is rich in fiber (10% DV), which Binds excess estrogen in gut for excretion (enterohepatic circulation interruption). Slows glucose absorption → lower insulin spikes.. fiber supports Estrogen and Insulin production.

Is Carrot good for blood pressure?

Yes. Carrot provides 320mg of potassium per 100g (7% DV). Potassium helps lower blood pressure by counteracting sodium's effects and relaxing blood vessel walls. The sodium-to-potassium ratio is excellent (very low sodium, high potassium).

Is Carrot good for weight loss?

Yes. At only 41 calories per 100g with 2.8g of fiber, Carrot is filling and nutrient-dense — ideal for weight loss. The fiber slows digestion and increases satiety hormones (GLP-1, PYY), helping you eat less at subsequent meals.

Does Carrot contain anti-nutrients?

Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard — bind calcium). Goitrogens (raw cruciferous — broccoli, kale, cabbage — can impair thyroid iodine uptake). Cooking cruciferous vegetables deactivates goitrogens. Pair high-oxalate greens with calcium-rich foods (they bind in gut, not kidneys). Avoid green potatoes. Only a concern with very high raw intake + iodine deficiency (for goitrogens) or kidney stone history (for oxalates).