How much fiber is in carrots?
Carrots has 1.7 g of fiber per 1 medium (61 g) — about 6% of the 28 g Daily Value. That's 2.8 g of fiber per 100 g.
USDA FoodData Central · raw · FDC 170393
Fiber by portion
| Portion | Fiber | % DV | Total carbs | Net carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium (61 g) | 1.7 g | 6% | 5.9 g | 4.2 g | 25 |
| 100 g | 2.8 g | 10% | 9.6 g | 6.8 g | 41 |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 0.8 g | 3% | 2.7 g | 1.9 g | 12 |
% DV against the FDA Daily Value of 28 g of fiber. Net carbs = total carbs − fiber, since fiber isn't digested like other carbs. Values from USDA per-100 g data (FDC 170393, SR Legacy). raw.
A medium carrot (61 g) carries about 1.7 g of fiber — roughly 6% of the 28 g Daily Value — for only about 25 calories. Per 100 g that’s 2.8 g, a respectable density; the catch is that a single carrot is small, so one on its own is a modest fiber contribution. The practical takeaway: a carrot is a crunchy, low-calorie snack with a little fiber, and the way to make it count is to eat a few. A cup of carrot sticks gets you to a much more meaningful number.
Mostly the insoluble “roughage” kind
Carrot fiber is largely insoluble — the classic roughage that adds bulk and helps keep digestion moving — with a smaller share of soluble fiber. That insoluble fiber is a big part of why a raw carrot is so satisfyingly crunchy and filling for almost no calories: it gives you something substantial to chew without a calorie cost. It’s a textbook example of fiber doing double duty for gut health and satiety at the same time.
Low net carbs, easy to stack up
Carrots are a low-carb vegetable to start with, and fiber trims the total a little further. A medium carrot is about 5.9 g of total carbs, and subtracting the 1.7 g of fiber leaves roughly 4.2 g net carbs. Because the calorie and carb cost is so small, carrots are one of the easier foods to lean on when you want to add fiber and volume to a meal — pile a few onto a plate, dip them, or roast a panful, and the modest per-carrot number turns into a worthwhile total.
For the other side of the nutrition picture, see protein in carrots — and if you’re tracking fiber from a packaged product, always read the label’s own fiber line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much fiber is in a carrot?
About 1.7 g of fiber in one medium carrot (61 g), which is 2.8 g per 100 g (USDA FDC 170393). That whole carrot is only around 25 calories, so it's a low-calorie way to add a bit of fiber and crunch — modest per carrot, but it adds up if you eat a few.
What percent of the daily value for fiber is that?
Roughly 6% of the 28 g FDA Daily Value for fiber from one medium carrot. It's a contributor, not a knockout: a handful of carrot sticks or a full cup gets you to a more meaningful share, but a single carrot is a modest fraction of the day.
What kind of fiber is in carrots?
Mostly insoluble fiber — the classic 'roughage' that adds bulk and helps keep things moving — along with some soluble fiber. That insoluble share is part of why raw carrots are so satisfyingly crunchy and filling for so few calories.
What are the net carbs in a carrot?
About 4.2 g net carbs in a medium carrot — roughly 5.9 g of total carbs minus the 1.7 g of fiber. Carrots are a low-carb vegetable to begin with, and the fiber trims that small total a little further.
How much fiber is in a cup of carrots?
A cup of chopped raw carrots is about 128 g, so roughly 3.6 g of fiber — more than double a single medium carrot, and closer to 13% of the Daily Value. Snacking on a cup of carrot sticks is a genuinely useful fiber contribution.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-04, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 170393 (Carrots, raw; SR Legacy). We re-verify reference pages periodically and update when USDA revises its underlying data.
Whole-food values are USDA reference data, not a Labelgrade (that score is for branded packaged products). See our methodology and the carbs & net carbs lane.