Fiber breakdown
| Serving | 1 cup |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble fiber | 1.2 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 3.8 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 18% |
| Category | Vegetables |
| Food type | Whole food |
Fiber content
A 1 cup serving of carrots, fresh, cooked, no added fat contains 5 g of dietary fiber — a good source of fiber, about 18% of a 28 g daily target.
| Serving | 1 cup |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble fiber | 1.2 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 3.8 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 18% |
| Category | Vegetables |
| Food type | Whole food |
Carrots, Fresh, cooked, no Added Fat delivers 5 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 1 cup serving, which makes it a good source of fiber. That covers roughly 18% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.
Of that total, about 1.2 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 3.8 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).
USDA FoodData Central FNDDS 2021-2023; FDC ID 2709664; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Total fiber is from USDA FNDDS; soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.
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