how many carbohydrates in a carrot?
The Carb Count in Carrots. Fresh carrots Photo Credit Alicja Bochenek/iStock/Getty Images. One medium carrot has about 6 grams of carbohydrates. One-half cup of baby carrots -- the amount the American Diabetes Association suggests for a midday snack -- also contains about 6 grams of carbs. Because carrots have so much fiber, they affect metabolism differently than other carbs.
If you consume more than you need, some glucose is stored as glycogen in your muscles and liver, where itâs immediately available when your activity level increases. One large carrot has 6.9 grams of total carbohydrates, or 5 percent of your recommended daily intake of 130 grams. Sugars are simple carbohydrates that have one or two molecules of sugar.