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.
Calories from Protein | 3% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 40% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1025 IU | 20.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.54 mg | 0.9% | ||
Vitamin D | 6.4 IU | 1.6% | ||
Vitamin E | 3.7 mg | 12.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.1 mg | 6.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.13 mg | 7.8% | ||
Niacin | 1 mg | 5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 1.4% | ||
Folate | 7.6 mcg | 1.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.13 mcg | 2.1% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.18 mg | 1.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 11 mg | 1.1% | ||
Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | ||
Magnesium | 2.4 mg | 0.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 25 mg | 2.5% | ||
Potassium | 64.7 mg | 1.8% | ||
Sodium | 609.5 mg | 25.4% | ||
Zinc | 0.17 mg | 1.1% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.3% | ||
Manganese | 0.04 mg | 2.1% | ||
Selenium | 4.1 mcg | 5.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 14.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.6% | ||
Sugars | 28.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 3.4 g | 6.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 26.3 g | 40.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 186
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 40.9 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 301
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 44.5 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 54
Protein 5 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 0.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 173
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 24.2 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 83
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 12.6 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 74
Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 9.6 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 460
Protein 3.5 g | Carbs 62.9 g | Fat 22.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 89
Protein 1.6 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 1.3 g