Carrot Cake vs Carrot Cake
Overall, Carrot Cake has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Carrot Cake | Carrot Cake |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 398 kcal | 386 kcal |
| Fat | 19 g | 17 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 29.2 g | 30 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 4 g |
| Additives | 5 | 8 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Carrot Cake has 11% less fat (17 g vs 19 g).
- Carrot Cake has 28% less saturated fat (3.8 g vs 5.3 g).
- Carrot Cake has 11% more protein (4.5 g vs 4 g).
- Carrot Cake has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Carrot Cake
Cream Cheese Buttercream (27%) (Sugar, Butter (Cows' Milk), Cream Cheese (Cows' Milk), Dried Glucose Syrup, Pasteurised Lemon Juice, Cornflour), Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Carrot (12%), Sugar, Dark Brown Sugar, Pasteurised Free Range Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Walnuts (5%), Sultanas, Humectant: Vegetable Glycerine; Golden Syrup, Pineapple, Desiccated Coconut, Raising Agents: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Disodium Diphosphate; Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg).
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: Carrot Cake 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: 386 kcal versus 398 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Carrot Cake has less sugar: 29.2 g versus 30 g per 100 g.