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The Carb Count in Carrots

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Rhonda Alexander, MS, MA, CFT

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.