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Carrots are an awesome 5 A Day food! One medium carrot, eight baby carrots or _ cup cooked carrots counts as one serving of your 5 A Day. Six ounces of 100% carrot juice also counts as one 5 A Day serving of vegetables.

Carrots are very nutritious! One serving of carrots contains about 25 calories and 2 grams of fiber. Like all other vegetables, carrots are naturally low in calories and sodium and contain no fat or cholesterol. Carrots also contain a lot of vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes, skin, and hair healthy. In fact, one medium carrot contains 150 percent of the vitamin A you need in a single day.

Carrots’ beautiful orange color comes from a substance called beta-carotene. This “phytochemical” helps keep our bodies healthy. Experts say we should eat lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables to stay healthy!