Organic Baby Carrots Nutrition Facts
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 items to eat between meals. The GreenWise baby carrots are peeled, washed, and ready to eat.
Read this post to learn more about the calories and nutrition facts in organic baby carrots.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on one serving measured as 3 ounces (85 grams), which is typically about six baby carrots.
Calories
Each serving of baby carrots has only 30 total calories. There is zero fat and less than one gram of protein per serving. As such, all of the calories are derived from carbohydrates.
- Carbohydrates: 30 calories
- Fat: 0 calories
- Protein: 0 calories
- Total: 30 calories per serving
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.
Sodium
Note that there are 65 milligrams of sodium per serving in the GreenWise brand of packaged carrots.
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
Nutrition Facts
Total Sugars include 0g Added Sugars.
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.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Greenwise baby carrots packaging / Nutrition & Ingredients.
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