Carrots

Fun Fact:

  • Member of the parsley family. The average person in the United States eats nearly 10 pounds of carrots each year.
  • The deeper the orange color, the higher the beta carotene content. Beta carotene changes to vitamin A in your body.

Place of Origin:

  • Afghanistan

Produced:

  • California
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Texas
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

Nutrients and Benefits:

  • Excellent source of beta carotene, which is an orange pigment that the body uses to make Vitamin A
  • Vitamin A helps keep our eyes, skin, and immune system healthy

Nutrient Daily Value (DV):

  • Serving Size: 1 medium carrot
  •  Raw:
    • Vitamin A: 200% DV

Edible Parts:

  • Roots

Edible Colors: 

  • Orange
  • Maroon
  • Yellow

Growing Season:

  • Cool

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