Carrot Loose – Organic

At 30 calories and less than one gram of fat a pop, carrots can (and should!) be a mainstay in any healthy diet. And yes, they are absolutely loaded with eyesight-protecting vitamin A, no matter which color you choose. Get more facts on this versatile root veggie below.

Nutrition Stats

Serving size: 1 large carrot (about 8″ long)

• 30 calories
• 7g carbohydrates
• .68g protein
• <1g total fat
• 0g saturated fat
• 2g fiber (8% DV)
• 3.41g sugar
• 50 mg sodium
• 230mg potassium (7% DV)
• 9mg magnesium (2% DV)
• 4.2mg vitamin C (7% DV)
• 14 ug folate
• 12028 IU vitamin A (241% DV)
• .48 mg vitamin E (2% DV)
• 9.5 ug vitamin K (12% DV)

Health Benefits of Carrots

They’re not just a low-cal snack. Making carrots a part of your diet can:

• Keep eyesight sharp: Vitamin A protects ocular health.
• Strengthen the immune system: Vitamin A also helps cells grow.
• Promote regularity: The fiber fills you up and contributes to good digestion and absorption.
• Lower your risk of cancer: Beta-carotene may help prevent aging-associated health problems, including gastric and prostate cancer as well as inflammation and coronary heart disease.

How should I prepare them?

Boiling carrots may reduce their nutritional content, but freezing them will maintain most of it. Enjoy them raw, shredded in salads, or in smoothies.