Comparison

Carrot Cake 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 1.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientCarrot CakeCarrot cake
Nutri-Score e e
NOVA group 4 4
Calories 398 kcal 383 kcal
Fat 19 g 25 g
Saturated fat 5.3 g 11 g
Sugars 29.2 g 22 g
Salt 0.5 g 0.8 g
Fiber 2.5 g 1.2 g
Protein 4.5 g 4.2 g
Additives521
AllergensEggs, Gluten, Milk, NutsGluten, 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

  • Carrot Cake has 24% less fat (19 g vs 25 g).
  • Carrot Cake has 52% less saturated fat (5.3 g vs 11 g).
  • Carrot cake has 25% less sugar (22 g vs 29.2 g).
  • Carrot Cake has 52% more fiber (2.5 g vs 1.2 g).
  • Only Carrot Cake lists: Eggs.
  • Only Carrot cake lists: Mustard, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites, Farinha de trigo, Fermentos lácteos, Leite, Leite em pó, Proteína do leite, Proteínas do leite.

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

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: 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: 383 kcal versus 398 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Carrot cake has less sugar: 22 g versus 29.2 g per 100 g.

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