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Carrots (Daucus carota ) are long root vegetables that appear in purple, white, yellow, and most commonly, orange. Carrots have a set of greens on their tops, but are not often sold that way.

How to choose: Look for carrots with bright colors and no dark spots or anything. Also, try to find firm carrots, they should not be flimsy at all. Sometimes carrots get flimsy and wilt at their ends. This is a good signal not to buy them unless you plan to use them on that day.

Climate and origin: Carrots first originated in Afghanistan thousands of years ago. Since then, carrots have be hybridized to the modern carrot we know today. The first modern carrot appeared on the stage in Europe around the 10th or 11th century.

Taste: Carrots are sweet crunchy vegetables. They serve as a good compliment in stews or curries.

Vitamins and other nutrients: Carrots are high in vitamin A, with moderate levels of vitamins C and K, some of the B vitamins, and potassium. Carrots are also low in calories.

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Nutrition Facts Carrots Raw Serving Size 100g Calories 41 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.24g 0%     Saturated Fat 0.037g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 69mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 9.58g 3%     Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%     Sugar 4.74g ~ Protein 0.93g ~ Vitamin A 334% • Vitamin C 10% Calcium 3% • Iron 2% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Vitamins   %DV Vitamin A 16706IU 334%     Retinol equivalents 835μg ~     Retinol 0μg ~     Alpha-carotene 3477μg ~     Beta-carotene 8285μg ~     Beta-cryptoxanthin 0μg ~ Vitamin C 5.9mg 10% Vitamin E 0.66mg 2% Vitamin K 13.2μg 17% Vitamin B12 0μg 0% Thiamin 0.066mg 4% Riboflavin 0.058mg 3% Niacin 0.983mg 5% Pantothenic acid 0.273mg 3% Vitamin B6 0.138mg 7% Folate 19μg 5%     Folic Acid 0μg ~     Food Folate 19μg ~     Dietary Folate Equivalents 19μg ~ Choline 8.8mg ~ Lycopene 1μg ~ Lutein+zeazanthin 256μg ~

Minerals   %DV Calcium 33mg 3% Iron 0.3mg 2% Magnesium 12mg 3% Phosphorus 35mg 4% Sodium 69mg 3% Potassium 320mg 9% Zinc 0.24mg 2% Copper 0.045mg 2% Manganese 0.143mg 7% Selenium 0.1μg 0% Water 88.29g ~ Ash 0.97g ~ Useful Stats Percent of Daily Calorie Target (2000 calories) 2.05% Percent Water Composition 88.29% Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g) 0.1g

Miscellaneous information: The orange carrots we know today came from years of selective breeding in Europe to honor the House of Orange during Dutch independence.

Similar tasting produce: Sweet potatoes, Mamey sapote, Turnips

Recipes: Carrot Cucumber Salad with Mint

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