Cake pumpkin vs Carrot Cake
Overall, Cake pumpkin has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cake pumpkin | Carrot Cake |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 381 kcal | 386 kcal |
| Fat | 17 g | 17 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 25 g | 30 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 4 g |
| Additives | 7 | 8 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Nuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cake pumpkin has 50% less saturated fat (1.9 g vs 3.8 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 17% less sugar (25 g vs 30 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 18% more fiber (3.3 g vs 2.7 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 23% more protein (5.2 g vs 4 g).
- Only Cake pumpkin lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
- Only Carrot Cake lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Cake pumpkin
Farine de blé, sucre, huile de tournesol, carottes râpées 10%, œufs entiers, blancs d'œufs, sirop de glucose, humectant: glycérol, purée de butternut 3,6%, inuline, brisures de noix 2,8%, éclats de graines de courges 1,2%, stabilisant : sorbitols, poudres à lever carbonates de sodium et tartrates de potassium, gingembre séché 0,46%, épices 0,33% (cannelle, muscade), purée de gingembre 0,27%, farine de riz, gélifiant pectines, jus de citron concentré, épaississant : gomme xanthane, antioxydant: anhydride sulfureux).
Carrot Cake
Sugar, Carrot (11%), Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Pasteurised Egg, Dark Brown Sugar, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Sultanas, Full Fat Soft Cheese (Milk), Butter (Milk), Humectant (Glycerol), Walnuts, Pasteurised Egg White, Pineapple Pulp, Cornflour, Orange Pulp, Golden Syrup, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Spices, Cinnamon, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Orange Oil, Palm Oil.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cake pumpkin or Carrot Cake?
Overall, Cake pumpkin has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Cake pumpkin has fewer calories: 381 kcal versus 386 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cake pumpkin has less sugar: 25 g versus 30 g per 100 g.