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Carrot
Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals
(Based on 100g in raw form)
Fiber | Calcium | Iron | Magnesium | Potassium | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.8 g | 33 mg | 0.3 mg | 12 mg | 320 mg | 35 mg |
Sodium | Zinc | Copper | Manganese | Selenium | Choline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 mg | 0.24 mg | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg | 0.1 mcg | 8.8 mg |
Vitamin A (mcg/IU) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | Vitamin B6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
835 mcg/16700 IU | 0.07 mg | 0.06 mg | 0.98 mg | 0.27 mg | 0.14 mg |
Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid) | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 mcg | 5.9 mg | 0.66 mg | 13.2 mcg |
What It Helps:
How It Helps:
Contains beta-carotene which helps with vision and prevents from degeneration
Rich in antioxidants that can help protect against heart disease.
The vitamin A content in carrots helps with vision especially at night. The defeciency in vitamin A is what can lead to night vision loss.
Tips & Other Info.
Fun Fact: 2 carrots contain 3-4 times the Recommended Dietary Allowance value of Vitamin A
Choose carrots that are not cracked or bruised.
They can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks
Carrot juice is delicious! Juice apples and mix it in with the carrot juice, to add a little sweetness to it.
Gardening Tips & Info.
Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)
Planting Season
Harvesting Season
Pruning Season
Watering Schedule
Sunlight Exposure
Potted / In Ground
Sow in mid to late spring (March-May) & early summer (June-July). | Harvested in summer (June-August), through early winter (December). | Do not overwater so it does not promote leaf growth | Full sun | In ground with light well drained soil. |
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