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Three-Layer Carrot Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Three-Layer Carrot Cake Recipe

Three-Layer 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 49g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 59, for Three-Layer Carrot Cake, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3500 IU70%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium160 mg4.6%
Sodium380 mg15.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars33 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat25 g38.5%
Saturated Fat4 g20%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430 Calories from Fat 230

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25 g 38.5%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 55 mg 18.3%

Sodium 380 mg 15.8%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 33 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 70% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 4% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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