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Grandma's Carrot Cake 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grandma's Carrot Cake 2 Recipe

Grandma's Carrot Cake 2 has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 66.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 6.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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 41, for Grandma's Carrot Cake 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3.3 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol17.4 mcg
Vitamin C8.2 mg13.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D8.7 IU2.2%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate39.1 mcg9.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid21.2 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium59.8 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium13.6 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus105.4 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium132.1 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium330.9 mg13.8%Top 30%High
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.54 mg27.2%Top 30%High
Selenium8.2 mcg11.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.2 g12.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Starch0.5 g
Sugars22.8 g
Sucrose23.4 mg
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose1.1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 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 Fat9.2 g14.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water48.4 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17 g 26.2%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 84.6 mg 28.2%

Sodium 608.9 mg 25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 66.6 g 22.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 41.9 g

Protein 6.3 g 12.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 11% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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