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Carrots are root vegetables that were first grown in Afghanistan around 900 AD. Orange may be their best-known color, but they also come in other hues, including purple, yellow, red, and white. Early carrots were purple or yellow. Orange carrots were developed in Central Europe around the 15th or 16th century.






Nutritional Profile :

One serving of carrots is a half cup. One serving has:
25 calories
6 grams of carbohydrates
2 grams of fiber
3 grams of sugar
0.5 grams of protein

Carrots are a great source of important vitamins and minerals. A half-cup can give you up to:

73% of your daily requirement of vitamin A
9% of your daily vitamin K
8% of your daily potassium and fiber
5% of your daily vitamin C
2% of your daily calcium and iron.


What Carrots Can Do for You Carrots have a wealth of antioxidants and offer many health benefits. They’re good for your eyes.
They're rich in beta-carotene, a compound your body changes into vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes healthy.
And beta-carotene helps protect your eyes from the sun and lowers your chances of cataracts and other eye problems.

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