Maple-Glazed Carrots
Maple-Glazed Carrots are a sweet and savory side dish made by cooking carrots in a glaze of maple syrup, butter, and often a touch of salt or spices. This dish is a staple in North American cuisine, particularly popular in the United States and Canada, where it is often served during autumn and winter holidays.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the natural sugars in carrots and the added maple syrup, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter. It provides key nutrients like beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), fiber, and some vitamin K, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 12000 IU (240% DV) |
| Vitamin K | 16 mcg (13% DV) |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg (7% DV) |
| Potassium | 350 mg (7% DV) |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg (13% DV) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg (9% DV) |
| Folate | 25 mcg (6% DV) |
| Calcium | 30 mg (2% DV) |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of maple syrup, a traditional sweetener derived from the sap of maple trees native to northeastern North America, gives this dish a distinct regional flavor profile. Nutritionally, the beta-carotene in carrots is fat-soluble, meaning the butter in the glaze actually helps your body absorb this beneficial antioxidant more effectively.
