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Liberian Carrot Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Liberian Carrot Cake Recipe

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

The food contains 42.2g 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 3.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

It belongs to Liberian cuisine. 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 15, for Liberian Carrot Cake, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1025 IU20.5%
Vitamin C0.54 mg0.9%
Vitamin D6.4 IU1.6%
Vitamin E3.7 mg12.5%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.5%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.8%
Niacin1 mg5%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.4%
Folate7.6 mcg1.9%
Vitamin B120.13 mcg2.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.18 mg1.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium11 mg1.1%
Iron0.9 mg5%
Magnesium2.4 mg0.6%
Phosphorus25 mg2.5%
Potassium64.7 mg1.8%
Sodium609.5 mg25.4%
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0.04 mg2.1%
Selenium4.1 mcg5.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.2 g14.1%
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3.6%
Sugars28.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat26.3 g40.5%
Saturated Fat18.2 g91%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.3 g 40.5%

Saturated Fat 18.2 g 91%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 53.4 mg 17.8%

Sodium 609.5 mg 25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 42.2 g 14.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 28.9 g

Protein 3.4 g 6.8%

Vitamin A 20.5% Vitamin C 0.9%

Calcium 1.1% Iron 5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1058172 Embed Table:

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