Carrot Benefits & Nutrition
Carrot benefits: nutrition per 100 g (41 kcal, 2.8 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Gajar.
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Gajar · Vegetables
- 41 kcalenergy
- 0.9 gprotein
- 2.8 gfibre
- Nov–Feb (red carrots); orange year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of carrot
- One of the richest sources of beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A for normal vision.
- Is a source of fibre.
- Crunchy, low-calorie snack.
- Red ‘Delhi’ winter carrots contain lycopene too.
How to eat it
Eat raw sticks with hummus, add to salads, sabzi, halwa (less sugar) or juice. A little fat helps you absorb the beta-carotene.
How much a day: 1 medium carrot.
Who should be careful
- Very large daily amounts can turn the skin slightly orange (carotenaemia) — harmless and reversible.
Best season in India
Nov–Feb (red carrots); orange year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of carrot?
One of the richest sources of beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A for normal vision. Is a source of fibre. Crunchy, low-calorie snack.
How much carrot can I have a day?
1 medium carrot. Eat raw sticks with hummus, add to salads, sabzi, halwa (less sugar) or juice. A little fat helps you absorb the beta-carotene.
Who should be careful with carrot?
Very large daily amounts can turn the skin slightly orange (carotenaemia) — harmless and reversible.
When is carrot in season in India?
Nov–Feb (red carrots); orange year-round.
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