Nutrition & Health Benefits
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene and a good source of fiber. Beta-carotene, the plant pigment that gives carrots their vivid orange color, is converted by the human body to vitamin A. One medium carrot provides four times the Daily Value of vitamin A which helps maintain the health of eyes and skin and reduces the risk of certain cancers. Carrots are fat-free and contain other essential elements in low amounts including vitamin C, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
