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Calories in Carrots, mature
The WWII propaganda myth that turned an orange root into a 'see in the dark' food
48 kcal
What makes carrots so powerful?
The popular belief that carrots dramatically improve night vision traces back to British WWII propaganda, which credited RAF pilots' night-combat success to eating lots of carrots, a cover story meant to disguise their actual radar technology from the Germans. Carrots do contain beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, a nutrient genuinely needed for normal vision, but eating extra carrots beyond a normal healthy diet doesn't grant superhuman night vision; it just prevents the vision problems caused by an actual deficiency. Original domesticated carrots were also purple or white, not orange â the now-standard orange carrot was selectively bred in the Netherlands around the 17th century.
The WWII radar cover story
Britain's "carrots help you see in the dark" myth was wartime propaganda, not biology.
Originally purple, not orange
Orange carrots were selectively bred in the Netherlands centuries after carrots were first domesticated.
Real vitamin A connection
Beta-carotene converts to vitamin A, which prevents deficiency-related vision problems, but doesn't enhance normal vision further.
đĄ When & how to use it
Cooking carrots lightly actually increases how much beta-carotene the body can absorb compared to eating them raw, since heat breaks down the plant's cell walls. Adding a little fat â oil, butter â to cooked carrots further boosts absorption of this fat-soluble nutrient.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
48 kcal
P 0.94g C 10.3g F 0.35g
1 RACC (85g)
41 kcal
P 0.8g C 8.8g F 0.3g
200g
96 kcal
P 1.9g C 20.6g F 0.7g
50g
24 kcal
P 0.5g C 5.2g F 0.2g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g â daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 48
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.35g 0%
Sodium 86.6mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
Protein 0.94g 2%
Calcium 30.5mg 2%
Iron 0.15mg 1%
Potassium 280mg 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Carrots fit your daily goals?
10 min
Walking to burn 48 kcal
2%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
0.94g
protein (2% of daily 50g)
42
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Carrots, mature?
Carrots, mature contains 48 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (85g) provides 41 calories. It is considered a very low-calorie food (under 50 kcal/100g), making it excellent for weight management.
How much protein does Carrots, mature have?
Carrots, mature provides 0.94g of protein per 100g, which is 2% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.
How many carbs are in Carrots, mature?
Carrots, mature contains 10.3g of carbohydrates per 100g . It also provides 3.1g of dietary fiber.
Is Carrots, mature good for weight loss?
Yes! Carrots, mature is very low in calories (48 kcal/100g) and can be eaten in generous portions even on a calorie-restricted diet. Its fiber content (3.1g/100g) also promotes fullness.
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