Cake pumpkin vs Carrot cake
Overall, Cake pumpkin has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cake pumpkin | Carrot cake |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 381 kcal | 383 kcal |
| Fat | 17 g | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 25 g | 22 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Additives | 7 | 21 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Nuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites, Farinha de trigo, Fermentos lácteos, Leite, Leite em pó, Proteína do leite, Proteínas do leite |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cake pumpkin has 32% less fat (17 g vs 25 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 83% less saturated fat (1.9 g vs 11 g).
- Carrot cake has 12% less sugar (22 g vs 25 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 56% less salt (0.3 g vs 0.8 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 64% more fiber (3.3 g vs 1.2 g).
- Cake pumpkin has 19% more protein (5.2 g vs 4.2 g).
- Cake pumpkin has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Cake pumpkin lists: Eggs.
- Only Carrot cake lists: Milk, Mustard, Soybeans, Farinha de trigo, Fermentos lácteos, Leite, Leite em pó, Proteína do leite, Proteínas do leite.
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
Creme de queijo (51%) (água, gorduras de palma e palmiste totalmente hidrogenadas, nata (leite), glicose, proteína do leite, emulsionante (E-472b), estabilizadores (E-340ii, E-466, E-460i), corante (beta-caroteno), queijo creme (15%) (leite pasteurizado, nata (leite), proteínas do leite, sal, goma de alfarroba, ácido sórbico, fermentos lácteos (leite)), açúcar, leite em pó magro, óleo de girassol refinado, gorduras de palma e palmiste totalmente hidrogendas, xarope de glicose e frutose, sumo de limão, emulsionantes (E-492, lecitina de soja), aromatizante, sal, antiaglomerante (E-536)), bolo embebido (44%) (açúcar mascavado, ovo líquido pasteurizado, farinha de trigo (glúten), água, cenoura cristalizada (cenoura ralada (2%), xarope de glicose e frutose, açúcar, regulador de acidez (ácido cítrico), conservante (metabisulfito de sódio (sulfitos)), corantes (E-471, E-1520, E-477, E-470a), estabilizante (goma xantana), especiarias (canela, gengibre, noz moscada), corante (E-150c), conservantes (ácido sórbico, sorbato de potássio)), decoração de chocolate branco (0,3%), (açúcar, manteiga de cacau, leite em pó, matéria gorda láctea (leite), emulsionante (lecitina de soja), aroma natural de baunilha, leite em pó magro, aromatizantes, gordura de palma anidra totalmente hidrogenada, corantes (E-172M E-101, E-120, E133)), noz (0,3%), xarope de glicose e frutose, óleo de girassol refinado. Pode conter vestígios de outros frutos de casca rija e mostarda.
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 383 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Carrot cake has less sugar: 22 g versus 25 g per 100 g.