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Best Ever Carrot Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Best Ever Carrot Cake Recipe

Best Ever Carrot Cake has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 25.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Best Ever Carrot Cake has been given a composite ranking of 53, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs65%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1150 IU23%
Vitamin C1.7 mg2.8%
Vitamin D3.2 IU0.8%
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.6%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.8%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.5%
Niacin0.74 mg3.7%
Vitamin B60.04 mg1.8%
Folate24.4 mcg6.1%
Vitamin B120.06 mcg1%
Pantothenic Acid0.16 mg1.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13 mg1.3%
Iron0.76 mg4.2%
Magnesium6 mg1.5%
Phosphorus26 mg2.6%
Potassium63.4 mg1.8%
Sodium139.1 mg5.8%
Zinc0.18 mg1.2%
Copper0.03 mg1.5%
Manganese0.28 mg13.8%
Selenium5.6 mcg8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.4 g8.5%
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%
Sugars16.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.3 g8.2%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.3 g 8.2%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 26.6 mg 8.9%

Sodium 139.1 mg 5.8%

Total Carbohydrates 25.4 g 8.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 16.5 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 2.8%

Calcium 1.3% Iron 4.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=538494 Embed Table:

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