Peeled and grated, then simmered and pureed, carrots provide the tasty, nutritional backbone of carrot soup. Although the exact nutritional information varies depending on the recipe you use, most of the calories in carrot soup come from carbohydrates.

Choose carrot sticks instead of chips or crackers for a snack. Carrot sticks are a healthy, low-calorie food. They're a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin K and manganese.

The crunch of baby carrots is so satisfying, you just might be able to swap potato chips for nature's sweet orange gems. Not only are baby carrots a low-calorie snack, they are also packed with nutrients including folate, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A.

You’ll get plenty of vitamin A, antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber from carrots, but they don’t have to be a boring snack. You can prepare carrots in a variety of ways to keep them light and healthy while pleasing your taste buds at the same time.

Fruits and vegetables should form the foundation of a healthful diet, but as many as seven in 10 Americans fall short of their daily fruit and veggie intake, reports the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine.