Carrot: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: carrot, raw.
6.8g net carbs per 100 g
0.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
26*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 6.8 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Energy | 41 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 170393 “Carrots, raw”. Net carbs = total carbs 9.6 g − fiber 2.8 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 small50 g | 1 medium61 g | 1 large72 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Glycemic load | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 26. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 16 to 35.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Carrots, raw
- Carrots, raw, diced
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