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Carrot Cake - Vegan - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Carrot Cake - Vegan Recipe

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

The food contains 32.9g 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.4 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 average 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.

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 59, for Carrot Cake - Vegan, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3320 IU66.4%
Vitamin C3.1 mg5.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.18 mg0.6%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.6%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.9%
Niacin0.36 mg1.8%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6.2%
Folate8 mcg2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.11 mg1.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium54 mg5.4%
Iron0.43 mg2.4%
Magnesium9.6 mg2.4%
Phosphorus28 mg2.8%
Potassium172 mg4.9%
Sodium306.9 mg12.8%
Zinc0.09 mg0.6%
Copper0.05 mg2.3%
Manganese0.13 mg6.7%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.9 g11%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g12.4%
Sugars18.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.4 g4.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.8 g16.6%
Saturated Fat5.1 g25.5%
Monounsaturated Fat4.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.8 g 16.6%

Saturated Fat 5.1 g 25.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 306.9 mg 12.8%

Total Carbohydrates 32.9 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 18.5 g

Protein 2.4 g 4.8%

Vitamin A 66.4% Vitamin C 5.1%

Calcium 5.4% Iron 2.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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