Carrot serving size, cups to grams
Here a serving of raw carrots is counted as 1 cup, which USDA weighs at 4.2 oz (120 g), with 53 calories and 1 g protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) is about 3/4 cup.
Serving sizes of raw carrots
Every household measure USDA weighs for this food, plus 1 oz and 100 g.
| Measure | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 4.2 oz (120 g) | 53 calories | 1 g | 11.6 g | 0.29 g |
| 1 regular carrot | 2.1 oz (60 g) | 26 calories | 0.52 g | 5.8 g | 0.14 g |
| 1 baby carrot | 10 g | 4 calories | 0.09 g | 0.97 g | 0.02 g |
| 1 strip/stick | 10 g | 4 calories | 0.09 g | 0.97 g | 0.02 g |
| 1 piece/slice | 5 g | 2 calories | 0.04 g | 0.48 g | 0.01 g |
| 1 oz | 1 oz (28 g) | 12 calories | 0.25 g | 2.7 g | 0.07 g |
| 100 g | 3.5 oz (100 g) | 44 calories | 0.87 g | 9.7 g | 0.24 g |
Cups to grams
USDA weighs 1 cup of raw carrots at 120 g. Smaller measures follow from it (1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp).
| Measure | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 4.2 oz (120 g) | 53 calories |
| 3/4 cup | 3.2 oz (90 g) | 40 calories |
| 2/3 cup | 2.8 oz (80 g) | 35 calories |
| 1/2 cup | 2.1 oz (60 g) | 26 calories |
| 1/3 cup | 1.4 oz (40 g) | 18 calories |
| 1/4 cup | 1.1 oz (30 g) | 13 calories |
| 1 tbsp | 7.5 g | 3 calories |
| 1 tsp | 2.5 g | 1 calorie |
Grams and ounces to cups
| Weight | Volume | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 3.8 tbsp | 12 calories |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 3/4 cup | 44 calories |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 3 3/4 cups | 200 calories |
What 3.5 oz (100 g) of carrot looks like
3.5 oz (100 g) of raw carrots is 3.5 oz, or about 3/4 cup or 1 2/3 regular carrots. It has 44 calories, 0.87 g protein, 9.7 g carbs and 0.24 g fat. One regular carrot weighs 2.1 oz (60 g).
Raw, cooked and other forms
The same measure weighs differently once food is cooked, dried or canned, and so do the calories in it. USDA numbers for each form:
| Form | USDA measure | Calories per 3.5 oz (100 g) | Protein per 3.5 oz (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw carrots | 1 cup: 4.2 oz (120 g) | 44 calories | 0.87 g |
| Cooked carrots (no added fat) | 1 cup: 5.5 oz (155 g) | 50 calories | 0.98 g |
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Sources
Weights and nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, food portions and nutrients (FoodData Central, April 2026 release, accessed 2026-10-14)
- Raw carrots: Carrots, raw, FDC ID 2709660 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Cooked carrots (no added fat): Carrots, fresh, cooked, no added fat, FDC ID 2709664 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Kitchen measures (1 cup = 16 tbsp, 1 tbsp = 3 tsp): NDSU Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (FN198, J. Garden-Robinson, April 2013 edition). https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/HHS/HHS-784-W.pdf (accessed 2026-10-12)
How we calculate: each household measure is the gram weight USDA lists for this food. Calories and nutrients are the USDA values per 3.5 oz (100 g) scaled to that weight. 1 oz = 28.35 g and 1 lb = 453.6 g. Cup fractions are rounded to the nearest kitchen measure. A dash (—) means USDA reports no value. How we verify.