Glazed carrots are a delectable side dish, complementing meat, fish and poultry entrees. The nutritional values of glazed carrots vary, depending on whether you purchase a canned or frozen variety, or prepare the dish from scratch. If you prepare fresh glazed carrots, the nutritional values of the dish depend on the ingredients in your recipe. Although there are numerous recipes for glazed carrots, traditional recipes typically include a honey- or brown sugar-based glaze made with butter.
Calories
A cup of glazed carrots contains approximately 165 to 190 calories, according to the USDA Food and Nutrient Database. A cup of cooked, sliced carrots without fat added during cooking contains approximately 50 calories. Therefore, roughly 2/3 of the calories in glazed carrots come from the glaze.
Sugar and Total Carbohydrates
Carrots naturally contain sugars and carbohydrates, approximately 5 grams and 12 grams, respectively, per cup of cooked vegetable. Adding glaze to carrots boosts these levels substantially. According to the USDA, a cup of frozen glazed carrots contains 19 grams of sugar and 24 grams of total carbohydrates. A comparable serving of canned glazed carrots contains 17 grams of sugar and 21 grams of total carbohydrates.
Fiber
The fiber in glazed carrots comes from the vegetable, not the glaze. Like most vegetables, carrots are a good source of dietary fiber. A cup of frozen or fresh glazed carrots provides roughly 4 to 4.5 grams of fiber. Canned glazed carrots contain significantly less fiber, with approximately 2.1 grams per cup.
Proteins and Fats
Glazed carrots contain a small amount of protein, with 1 gram or less per cup. The fat content in glazed carrots varies, depending on the amount and type of fat or oil used to make the glaze. According to the USDA, a cup of glazed carrots contains approximately 9 to 9.5 grams of fat per cup.
Vitamin A and Beta Carotene
Glazed carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and beta carotene, which help maintain your skin, bones, eyes and immune system. A cup of frozen or fresh glazed carrots contains approximately 150 percent of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin A. A cup of canned glazed carrots contains roughly 100 percent of the RDA for vitamin A. Glazed carrots are also rich in beta carotene, a chemical your body converts into vitamin A. Fresh or frozen glazed carrots contain approximately 11,500 to 12,400 micrograms of beta carotene per cup, while canned varieties contain approximately 7,500 micrograms.
Other Vitamins
In addition to vitamin A, glazed carrots contain lesser amounts of other fat- and water-soluble vitamins. For example, a cup of frozen glazed carrots contains 0.2 micrograms of vitamin D; 4.5 milligrams of vitamin E; 33.6 micrograms of vitamin K; 3.1 milligrams of vitamin C; 0.7 milligrams of vitamin B-6; 1.6 micrograms of vitamin B-12; 14 micrograms of folate; and 0.6 milligrams of niacin. Fresh glazed carrots typically contain slightly higher levels of these micronutrients.
Minerals
Carrots absorb an array of minerals from the soil, which remain present after cooking. A cup of fresh glazed carrots, for example, provides you with several minerals to support bone health, including 60 milligrams of calcium, 48 milligrams of phosphorus and 17 milligrams of magnesium. Glazed carrots are also rich in potassium, with 371 milligrams per cup when prepared from fresh carrots and approximately 290 milligrams for frozen or canned varieties. Iron, which your body uses to produce red blood cells, is also present in glazed carrots. A 1-cup serving provides you with approximately 0.6 to 1.0 milligrams of iron.
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