Vegetable Root Year-round

Carrot

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A sweet root vegetable high in beta-carotene.

Key nutrients

  • Beta-carotene (vitamin A)
  • Fibre

Benefits

  • Eye and skin health

Storage

Fridge crisper for weeks

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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