Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing from Egg Farmers of Ontario Recipe

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing from Egg Farmers of Ontario has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Folate.

The food contains 68g 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 very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Ontario cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing from Egg Farmers of Ontario has been given a composite ranking of 53, and in moderation.