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Carrot Cake 56 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Carrot Cake 56 Recipe

Carrot Cake 56 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 85.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very 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 top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 31, for Carrot Cake 56, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol14.7 mcg
Vitamin C1.6 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.6 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate45.7 mcg11.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid26.1 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.9 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.6 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium22.8 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus73.9 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium125 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium310 mg12.9%Top 30%High
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.54 mg27.2%Top 30%High
Selenium10.3 mcg14.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate46.6 g15.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars31.8 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.3 g8.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23.3 g35.9%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat4.7 g23.4%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat5.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat12 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 745 Calories from Fat 386

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 42.9 g 66%

Saturated Fat 8.6 g 43%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 70.5 mg 23.5%

Sodium 570.4 mg 23.8%

Total Carbohydrates 85.7 g 28.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 58.5 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 4.4% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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