Carrots

Carrots

As root vegetables that spread from the Middle East to Greece, Rome and later Europe, the earliest carrots were not orange, but multicolored.

Of course, carrots are full of carotenoids, the group of plant pigments of which beta-carotene is a member. They're also a source of disease-fighting flavonoids, and a fiber called calcium pectate which may lower blood cholesterol.

Glycemic Index=47
Glycemic Load=3
Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=666 (raw) and 317 (cooked)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin K
*Good Source of: Fiber, Vitamin C
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

When selecting carrots, choose those that are firm and smooth. Avoid those with cracks or any that have begun to soften and wither. Remove carrot greenery as soon as possible because it robs the roots of moisture and vitamins. Store carrots in a plastic bag in the refrigerator's vegetable bin. Avoid storing them near apples, which emit ethylene gas that can give carrots a bitter taste.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s), chopped CARROTS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 49

Calories: 52

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.31 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.15 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	3 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	12.3 g	*
Sugars	6.1 g	*
Fiber	3.6 g	*
Protein	1.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	21383.7 IU	428%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.84 IU	3%
Vitamin B6	0.18 mg	9%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	16.9 mg	21%
Folate	24.3 mcg	6%
Niacin	1.3 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.07 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.08 mg	5%
MINERALS
Calcium	42.2 mg	4%
Copper	0.06 mg	3%
Iron	0.38 mg	2%
Magnesium	15.4 mg	4%
Manganese	0.18 mg	9%
Phosphorous	44.8 mg	4%
Potassium	409.6 mg	12%
Selenium	0.13 mcg	0%
Sodium	88.3 mg	4%
Zinc	0.31 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	4450.6 mcg
Beta-carotene	10604.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	327.7 mcg
Lycopene	1.3 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).