Vegetables
How much fiber is in carrots?
100 g of carrots (raw) has 2.8 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 medium (61 g), has 1.7 g, which is 6% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
2.8g
raw
Per typical portion
1.7g
1 medium (61 g)
Of the 30 g reference
6%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium (61 g) | 1.7 g | 6% |
| 1 cup, chopped (128 g) | 3.6 g | 12% |
| 1 large (72 g) | 2.0 g | 7% |
Compared with similar foods
- Broccoli boiled, drained
3.3 g
- Sweet potato baked, flesh
3.3 g
- Carrots raw
2.8 g
- Brussels sprouts boiled, drained
2.6 g
- Potatoes baked, flesh and skin
2.2 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
Carrots contain pectin, a soluble fiber that gut bacteria ferment. They count as one plant whether raw, roasted or grated into a salad.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Are carrots high in fiber?
Per 100 g it is low, at 2.8 g, below the EU “source of fiber” threshold of 3 g. A typical portion, 1 medium (61 g), adds 1.7 g, or 6% of the 30 g reference.
Are carrots a good source of fiber?
A medium carrot has 1.7 g, so they are a modest source. They are best used as an easy addition: a cup of chopped carrot gives 3.6 g.
Do carrots count as a plant?
Yes. They add one plant to your week, however often you eat them. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once.