How many calories are in a carrot?

A medium carrot of about 61 g has around 25 kcal.

Are carrots high in sugar?

No. A medium carrot has about 3 g of natural sugar.

Calories in a carrot

A medium carrot has about 25 kcal. Carrots are a filling, crunchy snack for very few calories.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Carrot calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Medium carrot (61 g)	25 kcal	0.5 g	4.1 g	0.1 g
Portion (80 g)	33 kcal	0.7 g	5.4 g	0.2 g
Large carrot (100 g)	41 kcal	0.9 g	6.8 g	0.2 g

Carrot nutrition per 100 g

Energy	41 kcal (172 kJ)
Protein	0.9 g
Carbohydrate	6.8 g
of which sugars	4.7 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fibre	2.8 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Carrots as a snack

Carrot sticks with 30 g of reduced-fat hummus come to about 90 kcal. Roasted carrots with a little oil and honey are higher, around 80 to 100 kcal per 100 g.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a carrot?: A medium carrot of about 61 g has around 25 kcal.
Are carrots high in sugar?: No. A medium carrot has about 3 g of natural sugar.