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Orange carrots are a great source of beta-carotene. Carrots contain a group of plant pigments called carotenoids, and beta-carotene is a member of this group. These plant pigments were first identified in carrots and therefore their name was derived from the word carrot.
No. Although carrots count towards your five-a-day, to get the most benefit your five portions should include a variety of fruit and vegetables. This is because different fruits and vegetables contain different combinations of nutrients and vitamins.