In a
1 small carrot
(
(1 Small Serving) ) there are about
20
calories out of which
1 calories come from fat. The total fat content of (1 Small Serving) 1 small carrot is 0.12 g. Within the fat content, a 1 small carrot contains 0.02 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 0.06 g of polyunsaturated fat and 0.01 g of monounsaturated fat.
To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a
(1 Small Serving)
1 small carrot
is
0
mg.
A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A
(1 Small Serving)
1 small carrot
contains about
1.4 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.
When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single
(1 Small Serving)
1 small carrot
contains about
34 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.
Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a
1 small carrot
is
4.79 (g), 2% of daily value.
Sugar in a 1 small carrot is about 2.27 g and the amount of protein in a
1 small carrot
is approximately
0.46
g.
Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a
1 small carrot .
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FAQS Nutrition Facts about 1 small carrot - Serving Size: (1 Small Serving)
How many calories in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 20 Calories per serving.
How many carbs in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 4.79g of carbohydrates
How much saturated fat is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains 0.02g of saturated fat
How much polyunsaturated fat is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains 0.06g of polyunsaturated fat
How much monounsaturated Fat is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 0.01g of monosaturated fat
How much cholesterol is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 0mg of cholesterol
How much sodium is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 34mg of sodium
How much potassium is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 0mg of potassium
How much dietary fiber is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 1.4g of dietary fiber
How much sugars is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot has 2.27g of sugars
How much protein is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 0.46g of protein
How much of Vitamin A is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 168% of Vitamin A
How much of Vitamin C is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 5% of Vitamin C
How much calcium is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 2% of calcium
How much Iron is in 1 small carrot?
1 small carrot contains about 1% of iron
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |