Cake pumpkin vs Carrot cake
Overall, Carrot cake has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cake pumpkin | Carrot cake |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 381 kcal | 235 kcal |
| Fat | 17 g | 14.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 9.9 g |
| Sugars | 25 g | 19.1 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | — |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 4.1 g |
| Additives | 7 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Nuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Carrot cake has 38% fewer calories (235 kcal vs 381 kcal).
- Carrot cake has 13% less fat (14.8 g vs 17 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 81% less saturated fat (1.9 g vs 9.9 g).
- Carrot cake has 24% less sugar (19.1 g vs 25 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 21% more protein (5.2 g vs 4.1 g).
- Only Cake pumpkin lists: Eggs, Gluten, Nuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
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
Queso (leche), leche, nata (leche), azúcar, huevo, zanahoria confitada (8%) (jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, zanahoria (25%), azúcar, ácido cítrico, aroma y colorantes: carmín y riboflavina), almidón modificado de maíz, colorante (caramelo), estabilizantes (carragenano y goma de garrofín), canela y conservador (sorbato potásico). Puede contener trazas de almendra.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cake pumpkin or Carrot cake?
Overall, Carrot cake 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?
Carrot cake has fewer calories: 235 kcal versus 381 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Carrot cake has less sugar: 19.1 g versus 25 g per 100 g.