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Zucchini Carrot Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini Carrot Cake Recipe

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

The food contains 23.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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. 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 78, for Zucchini Carrot Cake, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1380 IU27.6%
Vitamin C2.3 mg3.9%
Vitamin D3.2 IU0.8%
Vitamin E0.8 mg2.7%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.6%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.9%
Niacin0.84 mg4.2%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.4%
Folate27.6 mcg6.9%
Vitamin B120.04 mcg0.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.11 mg1.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18 mg1.8%
Iron0.94 mg5.2%
Magnesium10 mg2.5%
Phosphorus35 mg3.5%
Potassium126.7 mg3.6%
Sodium65.9 mg2.7%
Zinc0.21 mg1.4%
Copper0.05 mg2.3%
Manganese0.21 mg10.3%
Selenium3.7 mcg5.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.1 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars7.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.7 g7.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.8 g7.4%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.4 mg 5.1%

Sodium 65.9 mg 2.7%

Total Carbohydrates 23.1 g 7.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 7.5 g

Protein 3.7 g 7.4%

Vitamin A 27.6% Vitamin C 3.9%

Calcium 1.8% Iron 5.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2136029 Embed Table:

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