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About the ingredient carrots. Including 3,593 recipes with carrots, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

What are carrots?

Carrots can be eaten in lots of ways. Only 3% of the β-carotene in raw carrots is released during digestion. This can be improved to 39% by pulping, cooking and adding cooking oil.

Alternatively they may be chopped and boiled, fried or steamed, and cooked in soups and stews, as well as baby and pet foods. A well known dish is carrots julienne.

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Grated carrots are used in carrot cakes , as well as carrot puddings, an old English dish thought to have originated in the early 1800s. The greens are edible as a leaf vegetable, but are rarely eaten by humans. Together with onion and celery, carrots are one of the primary vegetables used in a mirepoix to make various broths.

The carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolized into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Massive overconsumption of carrots can cause carotenosis, a benign condition in which the skin turns orange. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.

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Lack of Vitamin A can cause poor vision , including night vision, and vision can be restored by adding Vitamin A back into the diet.

 

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup chopped (128g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 52Calories from Fat 2
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 12.3g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Sugars 6.1
Protein 1.2g
Vitamin A 430% Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 4% Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Carrots are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Carrots are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do carrots weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup chopped 128 grams
1 cup grated 110 grams
1 cup strips or slices 122 grams
1 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long) 72 grams
1 medium 61 grams
1 small (5-1/2" long) 50 grams
1 slice 3 grams
1 strip large (3" long) 7 grams
1 strip medium 4 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:红萝卜
British (UK) term:
en français:carottes
en español:zanahorias

Recipes using carrots

There are 3593 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Homemade Noodles Snack

Homemade Noodles Snack

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Tasty and yummy snack.This recipe for the kids or adults.

Always Loved Vegetarian Chili

Always Loved Vegetarian Chili

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Vegetarian Chili with bulgur and vegetables--Vegetarian chili: hot satisfying dish for fans of meatless mains.

Ozne Haman (Hamantaschen)

Ozne Haman (Hamantaschen)

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Ozne Haman (Hamantaschen) recipe

Carrot-Leek Soup with Thyme

Carrot-Leek Soup with Thyme

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This creamy, smooth, flavorful carrot and leek soup is perfect when carrots are at their peak. The soup is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Garnished with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of flavor and sophistication.

Tom's Bacon Potato Soup

Tom's Bacon Potato Soup

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Bacon Potato Soup recipe

Pressure Cooked Chili Con Chickpeas

Pressure Cooked Chili Con Chickpeas

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Pressure Cooked Chili Con Chickpeas recipe

Spiced Sweet Carrot Soup

Spiced Sweet Carrot Soup

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Sweet and Spicy Carrot Soup recipe

Spiced Carrot & Orange Soup

Spiced Carrot & Orange Soup

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Warm up a cool autumn day with this fragrant soup that is full of flavor in every spoonful.

Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken Stir-Fry

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A delightful feast of succulent chunks of chicken, mingling harmoniously with the fresh crunch of broccoli, celery, and carrots, all coated in a delectable savory sauce. This dish presents a perfect amalgamation of flavors and textures, making it a feast for both your taste buds and your eyes.

6 Minute Veggie Salad

6 Minute Veggie Salad

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Feel too lazy to cook? Try a quick delicious and refreshing salad, serve it with a few slices of crusty bread. A quick simple and tasty yet light meal within about 6 minutes.

Beef and Vegetable Soup No. 2 (Instant Pot or not)

Beef & Vegetable Soup No. 2 (Instant Pot or not)

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A beef vegetable soup made with homemade stock made one day ahead, featuring tender shredded beef, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs. A comforting and flavorful meal loaded with beefy goodness.

Beef and Vegetable Soup No. 2 (Instant Pot or not)

Beef & Vegetable Soup No. 2 (Instant Pot or not)

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A beef vegetable soup made with homemade stock made one day ahead, featuring tender shredded beef, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs. A comforting and flavorful meal loaded with beefy goodness.

Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce

Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce

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This delicious spaghetti sauce is loaded with heart healthy ingredients. After trying this sauce, you will always skip the store-bought ones.

Cucumber Soup with Spring Vegetables

Cucumber Soup with Spring Vegetables

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All veggies are young, fresh and full of spring garden aroma. Is there anything more lovely?

Easy Sweet and Sour Veggie Salad

Easy Sweet & Sour Veggie Salad

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Sweet, sour and slightly spicy. Cucumber, sweet bell pepper, carrots, wood ears and smoked tofu are tossed with rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, soy sauce and Korean chili pepper. A very tasty side dish that goes well with all your favorite Korean dishes or most of the main courses.

Favorite Carrot Cake

Favorite Carrot Cake

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Favorite Carrot Cake recipe

Manchow Soup

Manchow Soup

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This is a Chinese-style soup popular in Indian Chinese cuisine due to its ease of preparation and hot spicy taste. The soup uses a spicies that adds lot of flavor to the soup.

Harvest Time Pumpkin Soup

Harvest Time Pumpkin Soup

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Harvest Time Pumpkin Soup recipe

Yummy Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup

Yummy Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup

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Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup recipe

Homemade Shortcrust Pizza

Homemade Shortcrust Pizza

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Every one loves pizza. Try this recipe. I used shortcrust pastry.

Holiday Gravy

Holiday Gravy

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Smooth Rich Flavor In This Wonderful Tasting Gravy!! ..Thicken With A Potato Blended In!! ..A Few Fresh Herbs And Mushroom!!

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