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Organic Baby Carrots

Bag of organic baby carrots with text '30 calories'.

This healthy, crunchy, nutritious snack is certified organic and has only 30 calories per serving.

When it comes to packaged foods, this is one of my favorite snacks to eat between meals. The GreenWise baby carrots are peeled, washed, and ready to eat.

Read this guide to learn more about the calories and nutrition facts in organic baby carrots.

Baby Carrots Calories and Nutrition Info

Nutrition facts are based on one serving measured as 3 ounces (85 grams), which is typically about six baby carrots.

Baby carrots in small bowl on scale illustrating serving size.
One serving size of baby carrots measured as 85g (about 6 carrots).

Calories

Each serving of baby carrots has only 30 total calories.

  • Zero calories from fat
  • 30 calories from total carbs
  • Zero calories from protein

There is zero fat and less than one gram of protein per serving. As such, all of the calories are derived from carbohydrates.

Baby Carrots

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
0 calories from fat
0%
30 calories from carbS
100%
0 calories from Protein
0%

A one pound (16 ounce) bag of baby carrots contains about five servings, which means there are only 150 calories in an entire bag.

Carbohydrates

The carbohydrates consist of dietary fiber and sugars. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, total sugars in raw carrots is comprised of about 75% sucrose, 12% glucose, and 12% fructose.

Each serving contains 3 grams of dietary fiber.

Sodium

Note that there are 65 milligrams of sodium per serving in the GreenWise brand of packaged carrots.

  • Carrot vegetables are rich in carotenoids and dietary fibers that have natural antioxidants and health-promoting properties.

Carotenoids

According to the Journal of Food Science and Technology, carotenoids are linked to health promoting functions, including:

  • Enhancing the immune system
  • Protection against stroke and high blood pressure
  • Prevention of cardiovascular disease
  • Prevention of muscular degeneration
  • Decreased risk of cataract formation

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Nutrition Facts

Amount per 3 ounces (6 carrots)

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

30

%DV

Total Fat

0g

0%

Saturated Fat

0g

0%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

65mg

3%

Carbohydrates

7g

3%

Dietary Fiber

3g

12%

Total Sugars

4g

Added Sugars

0g

0%

Protein

0g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

  • Zero added sugars
  • Good source of dietary fiber
Baby carrots and hummus.
Organic carrots and Sabra Hummus

Ingredients

The only ingredient in this bag of peeled and washed carrots is organic carrots.

Carrots are one of the most popular root vegetables in the world and an important source of dietary carotenoids.

Bag of organic baby carrots with text '30 calories'.
One serving of baby carrots has only 30 calories.

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Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Greenwise baby carrots packaging / Nutrition & Ingredients.

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