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Light & Moist Low-Fat Carrot Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Light & Moist Low-Fat Carrot Cake Recipe

Light & Moist Low-Fat Carrot Cake has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 32.4g 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 top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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. It is also an average 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 38, for Light & Moist Low-Fat Carrot Cake, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.7 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol10.7 mcg
Vitamin C2.7 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.3 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate13.3 mcg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium53.3 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium13.3 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus77.3 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium170.7 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium382.1 mg15.9%Top 30%High
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium9.3 mcg13.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.2 g14.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars27.2 g
Glucose2.7 mg
Fructose2.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.5 g6.9%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 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.7 g8.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.53 g2.7%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 38

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.3 g 6.6%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 21.1 mg 7%

Sodium 286.6 mg 11.9%

Total Carbohydrates 32.4 g 10.8%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 20.4 g

Protein 2.6 g 5.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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