Carrot sticks

91 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Vegetables
Summary

Carrot sticks are a minimally processed whole food, consisting solely of carrots, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. They provide dietary fiber, vitamin A, and beta-carotene, supporting eye health and the immune system. The simplicity and nutritional benefits of this product contribute to its high health rating. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Carrots
Good

Carrots are a nutrient-dense vegetable rich in vitamins and antioxidants. They are minimally processed and provide dietary fiber, vitamin A, and beta-carotene. Consuming carrots supports eye health and boosts the immune system.

Benefits

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body, supporting vision and immune function. They also provide dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes satiety.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Carrot sticks

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Common questions

Is Carrot sticks healthy?

Carrot sticks scores 91/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Carrot sticks are a minimally processed whole food, consisting solely of carrots, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is Carrot sticks?

Carrot sticks is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Carrot sticks' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Carrots counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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