{"product_id":"carrot-bag-2-lb-1","title":"Carrot Bag 2 lb","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1u22pos\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrot (\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e) is a root vegetable often claimed to be the perfect health food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3550877\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also have a number of health benefits. They’re a weight-loss-friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s more, their carotene antioxidants have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrots are found in many colors, including yellow, white, orange, red, and purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange carrots get their bright color from beta carotene, an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article tells you everything you need to know about carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca name=\"nutrition\" class=\"chartbeat-section\"\u003eNutrition facts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrots’ water content ranges from 86–95%, and the edible portion consists of around 10% carbs (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3550877\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11678441\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrots contain\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/how-much-fat-to-eat\"\u003every little fat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand protein (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/ndb.nal.usda.gov\/ndb\/search\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition facts for two small-to-medium raw carrots (100 grams) are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e88%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e0.9 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbs:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e9.6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugar:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e4.7 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2.8 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e0.2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrots are mainly composed of water and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/how-many-carbs-per-day-to-lose-weight\"\u003ecarbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbs consist of starch and sugars, such as sucrose and glucose (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3550877\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also a relatively good source of fiber, with one medium-sized carrot (61 grams) providing 2 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrots often rank low on the glycemic index (GI), which is a measure of how quickly foods raise blood sugar after a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir GI ranges from 16–60 — lowest for raw carrots, a little higher for cooked ones, and highest for puréed (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/www.glycemicindex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11823572\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/low-glycemic-diet\"\u003elow-glycemic foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis linked to numerous health benefits and considered particularly beneficial for people with diabetes (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12498625\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21222056\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePectin is the main form of soluble fiber in carrots (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0308814603005314\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods-high-in-soluble-fiber\"\u003eSoluble fibers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan lower blood sugar levels by slowing down your digestion of sugar and starch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can also feed the friendly bacteria in your gut, which may lead to improved health and decreased risk of disease (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3705355\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e9\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20920376\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22710413\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e11\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s more, certain soluble fibers can impair the absorption of cholesterol from your digestive tract, lowering blood cholesterol (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/14569406\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e12\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/474479\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e13\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main insoluble fibers in carrots are cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Insoluble fibers may reduce your risk of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/best-foods-for-constipation\"\u003econstipation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand promote regular bowel movements (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3550877\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002822302902282\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e14\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrots are about 10% carbs, consisting of starch, fiber, and simple sugars. They are extremely low in fat and protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"css-11k39sg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1x6oboy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-rp3d6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-fwihi8\"\u003eHEALTHLINE TOOL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-kp58b2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1dtbtvx\"\u003eYour Greatist growth starts here\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"css-1cr3nkl\"\u003eWhether you've got wellness goals in mind or want to just have some fun, we've got classes for you. Find a course that fits on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"skimlinks-unlinked\"\u003eGreatist.com\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-8nu43k\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-l48fio\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/activation.healthline.com\/assessment\/assessment\/challenge-products\/prompt\/goals?subid=greatistchallenge22_hl_first_32431\u0026amp;correlationId=f83db903-11cf-4166-8232-9722d16ee30c\" class=\"css-1uj038b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-14ktbsh\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1huyk6v\"\u003eLEARN MORE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1tuviqo\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca name=\"vitamins-and-minerals\" class=\"chartbeat-section\"\u003eVitamins and minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrots are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, especially biotin, potassium, and vitamins A (from beta carotene), K1 (phylloquinone), and B6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hl-long-line\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarrots are rich in beta carotene, which your body converts into\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods-high-in-vitamin-a\"\u003evitamin A\u003c\/a\u003e. This nutrient promotes good vision and is important for growth, development, and immune function (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3142734\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e15\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiotin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA B vitamin formerly known as vitamin H, biotin plays an important role in fat and protein metabolism (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4757853\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e16\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlso known as phylloquinone, vitamin K1 is important for blood coagulation and can promote bone health (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15018483\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e17\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1359\/jbmr.070116\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e18\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn essential mineral,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/high-potassium-foods\"\u003epotassium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis important for blood pressure control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA group of related vitamins, B6 is involved in the conversion of food into energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrots are an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene. They are also a good source of several B vitamins, as well as vitamin K and potassium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-20w1gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1sq15os\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1hjaa0k\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-google-query-id=\"CJumwaWY2_ACFdbTlAkdZrUEAg\" class=\"css-1qo24qk\" data-ad=\"true\" data-adbridg-ad-class=\"inline1\" id=\"inline1__slot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Indian Market","offers":[{"title":"2 lb Bag","offer_id":44522007396609,"sku":"033383664019","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7984\/6657\/files\/ScreenShot2021-05-21at12.17.40PM_351adc4f-4602-4f31-b262-15e2f1e42f04.png?v=1709409598","url":"https:\/\/worldfoodsmart.com\/products\/carrot-bag-2-lb-1","provider":"instafresh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}