Food guide

Canned Carrots

Canned Carrots is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of canned carrots for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 25 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Canned Carrots
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	25 kcal	25 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	0.6 g	0.6 g	2.4 g
Carbohydrate	5.5 g	5.5 g	22 g
Fat	0.2 g	0.2 g	0.8 g
Fibre	1.5 g	1.5 g	6 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canned carrots, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Canned Carrots
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	558 µg	558 µg	62%
Vitamin C	2.7 mg	2.7 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.74 mg	0.74 mg	5%
Vitamin K	9.8 µg	9.8 µg	8%
Thiamin	0.018 mg	0.018 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	0.03 mg	2%
Niacin	0.55 mg	0.55 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	6%
Folate	9 µg	9 µg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	3%
Choline	6.3 mg	6.3 mg	1%
Minerals
Calcium	25 mg	25 mg	2%
Iron	0.64 mg	0.64 mg	4%
Magnesium	8 mg	8 mg	2%
Phosphorus	24 mg	24 mg	2%
Potassium	179 mg	179 mg	4%
Sodium	242 mg	242 mg	11%
Zinc	0.26 mg	0.26 mg	2%
Selenium	0.4 µg	0.4 µg	<1%
Copper	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	11%
Manganese	0.45 mg	0.45 mg	20%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Carrots, canned, regular pack, drained solids

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat canned carrots?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Canned Carrots is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
Sodium varies widely in canned foods; rinsing or choosing no-salt-added labels helps.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.