Edible parts
Vegetable flesh / as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Carrots, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170393)
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 172 kJ / 41 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 0.93 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.58 g | 4% |
| Natural sugars | 4.74 g | 5% |
| Fat | 0.24 g | <1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2.8 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 835 µg RAE | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2 µg | 18% |
| Folate | 19 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.98 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.27 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 8.8 mg | — |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | <1% |
| Sodium | 69 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Carrots, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170393), closest row. Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Anthocyanin skin, often orange core.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Purple carrot (Daucus carota) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under vegetable. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Vegetable flesh / as sold.