Carrot – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie35 kcal
Proteins1.3 g
Fats0.1 g
Carbohydrates6.9 gr
Water88 gr
Fiber2.4 GH
Organic acids0.3 g
The glycemic index35

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent2000 mcg200%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.06 mg4%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.07 mg4%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid5 mg7%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.4 mg4%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin1.1 mg6%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid0.26 mg5%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.13 mg7%
Vitamin B9folic acid9 mcg2%
Vitamin Kphylloquinone13.2 µg11%
Vitamin HBiotin0.6 µg1%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium200 mg8%
Calcium27 mg3%
Magnesium38 mg10%
Phosphorus55 mg6%
Sodium21 mg2%
Iron0.7 mg5%
Selenium0.1 µg0%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan12 mg5%
Isoleucine77 mg4%
Valine69 mg2%
Leucine102 mg2%
Threonine191 mg34%
Lysine101 mg6%
Methionine20 mg2%
Phenylalanine61 mg3%
Arginine91 mg2%
Histidine40 mg3%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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