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Raw Baby Carrots - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Raw Baby Carrots Recipe

Raw Baby Carrots has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 12g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 95, for Raw Baby Carrots, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat0%
 Calories from Carbs92%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A22500 IU450%
Vitamin C12.6 mg21%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.05 mg3%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4%
Niacin1.4 mg7%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6%
Folate48 mcg12%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.3 mg3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30 mg3%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Phosphorus60 mg6%
Potassium360 mg10.3%
Sodium120 mg5%
Zinc0.3 mg2%
Copper0.08 mg4%
Manganese0.12 mg6%
Selenium1.4 mcg2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12 g4%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1 g2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 120 mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 12 g 4%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 1 g 2%

Vitamin A 450% Vitamin C 21%

Calcium 3% Iron 7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2439695 Embed Table:

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