Carrots, old, boiled in unsalted water

Carrots are a root vegetable. The figures here describe older carrots boiled in unsalted water. They provide carbohydrate, fibre and vitamin A activity, mainly from carotenoids such as beta-carotene. Per 100g, they contain 6g of carbohydrate, 2.8g of fibre and 1850µg of vitamin A, expressed as retinol equivalent. Their salt content is 0.07g per 100g.

The body can convert beta-carotene into vitamin A, which supports normal vision and immune function. Fibre helps maintain normal bowel function. These figures apply to carrots cooked without added salt; adding salt, butter or sauces can change their salt, fat and energy content. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.