Carrot
Carrot: low in sucrose and oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SucroseLow
Carrot carries its sweetness largely as sucrose, which is unusual for a vegetable - but the total is small, and cooking does not increase it, only makes it more obvious to the tongue.
- OxalatesLow
Carrot is a root, and roots usually carry more than stems - but the carrot is an exception among them, low enough to be a staple of low-oxalate meal plans. Its leaves are another matter and are not eaten.
Sources· 1
- Noonan S.C. & Savage G.P., Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 8:1 (1999) 64-74, oxalate content of foods and its effect on humans
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does carrot affect?
Carrot is notable for sucrose and oxalates. Clear on histamine, tyramine, salicylate, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel and gluten.
Does carrot contain sucrose?
Carrot contains only low levels of sucrose. Carrot carries its sweetness largely as sucrose, which is unusual for a vegetable - but the total is small, and cooking does not increase it, only makes it more obvious to the tongue.
Does carrot contain oxalates?
Carrot contains only low levels of oxalates. Carrot is a root, and roots usually carry more than stems - but the carrot is an exception among them, low enough to be a staple of low-oxalate meal plans. Its leaves are another matter and are not eaten. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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