How much fiber is in a carrot?
Carrots have 1.7 grams of fiber in 1 medium carrot (61 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 6% of the Daily Value, below the 10% the FDA requires before a label can call a food a good source of fiber. Per 100 grams, carrots have 2.8 grams of fiber.
1.7gof fiber in 1 medium carrot
7% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in carrots by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 3g | 0.1g |
| 1 strip medium | 4g | 0.1g |
| 1 strip large (3" long) | 7g | 0.2g |
| 1 small (5-1/2" long) | 50g | 1.4g |
| 1 medium | 61g | 1.7g |
| 1 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long) | 72g | 2g |
| 1 cup grated | 110g | 3.1g |
| 1 cup strips or slices | 122g | 3.4g |
| 1 cup chopped | 128g | 3.6g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 2.8g |
How carrots compare with other vegetables
Carrots rank 8 of 13 vegetables in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Brussels sprouts2g
- Onion1.9g
- Carrots1.7g
- Tomato1.5g
- Kale0.9g
Each bar is one serving: Brussels sprouts, 1/2 cup, cooked; onion, 1 medium onion; carrot, 1 medium carrot; tomato, 1 medium tomato; kale, 1 cup, raw.
One carrot is a small serving
A medium carrot has 1.7 grams of fiber. A cup of grated carrot has 3.1, which is closer to what goes into a salad or a slaw.
With hummus
Two medium carrots with 2 tablespoons of hummus is 5 grams of fiber.
More fiber alongside carrots
- Chickpeas: 12.5 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Quinoa: 5.2 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Lentils: 15.6 grams in 1 cup, cooked
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex.
Questions about fiber in carrots
- How much fiber is in a carrot?
- Carrots have 1.7 grams of fiber in 1 medium carrot, which weighs 61 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Are carrots high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 medium carrot, has 1.7 grams. That is 6% of the Daily Value, below the 10% the FDA requires before a label can call a food a good source of fiber. Carrots rank 8 of 13 vegetables in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of carrots?
- 2.8 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 cup chopped, weighs 128 grams and has 3.6 grams of fiber.
- How many carrots would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 14.8, at 1.7 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Carrots, raw, retrieved October 8, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.