NOT A DIET Carrot Cake has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.
The food contains 55.4g 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. Its very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.7 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 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.
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 14, for NOT A DIET Carrot Cake, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 4% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 4355 IU | 87.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 3.1% | ||
Vitamin D | 26.4 IU | 6.6% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.72 mg | 2.4% | ||
Thiamin | 0.1 mg | 6.6% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 9.3% | ||
Niacin | 1.1 mg | 5.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 3.5% | ||
Folate | 14.4 mcg | 3.6% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 3.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.15 mg | 1.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 44 mg | 4.4% | ||
Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.4% | ||
Magnesium | 5.2 mg | 1.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 57 mg | 5.7% | ||
Potassium | 157.1 mg | 4.5% | ||
Sodium | 552.2 mg | 23% | ||
Zinc | 0.35 mg | 2.3% | ||
Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.19 mg | 9.3% | ||
Selenium | 0.91 mcg | 1.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 18.5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.2% | ||
Sugars | 41.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 4.7 g | 9.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 29.7 g | 45.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 91.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.7 g 45.7%
Saturated Fat 18.3 g 91.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 124.5 mg 41.5%
Sodium 552.2 mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 55.4 g 18.5%
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%
Sugars 41.6 g
Protein 4.7 g 9.4%
Vitamin A 87.1% Vitamin C 3.1%
Calcium 4.4% Iron 7.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 132
Protein 1.7 g | Carbs 33 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 37
Protein 0 g | Carbs 6.7 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 25.9 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 81
Protein 0.5 g | Carbs 11.6 g | Fat 0.8 g