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Discover the nutrients in each color of carrot
Who can resist delicious, crunchy carrots? Packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber, no wonder this veggie is a fan favorite.
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Registered dietitian Anna Taylor, MS, RD, LD, CDE, shares the nutritional benefits for these yummy veggies.
Carrots are an incredibly healthy snack to munch on. The nutrition facts for 1/2 cup of raw carrots are:
Total fat: 0.2 grams
Sodium: 69 milligrams
Total carbs: 9.6 grams
Dietary fiber: 2.8 grams
Sugar: 4.7 grams
Protein: 0.9 grams
Calcium: 33.00 milligrams
Potassium: 320 milligrams
Iron: 0.30 milligrams
With only 41 calories in 1/2 cup, this delicious food is packed with health benefits. Some of these include:
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Did you know that carrots come in a variety of colors? It’s true! Whatever their color, all carrots are filled with nutrients — so why not sample the rainbow? Taylor breaks down which nutrients create each hue:
Now that you know why you should eat more carrots, here’s the how. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite carrot dishes for you to try.
Try this simple side. It’s both sweet and savory and comes together in no time. It goes great with chicken or fish.
Roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness. Here they’re paired with parsnips.
This coleslaw uses carrots as the main ingredient instead of cabbage.
This Thai-inspired carrot slaw is both fresh and flavorful.
This subtly spicy quinoa dish is loaded with carrots and zucchini.
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