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
| Nutrient | Carrot Cake | Carrot cake |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 386 kcal | 235 kcal |
| Fat | 17 g | 14.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 9.9 g |
| Sugars | 30 g | 19.1 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | — |
| Protein | 4 g | 4.1 g |
| Additives | 8 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Carrot cake has 39% fewer calories (235 kcal vs 386 kcal).
- Carrot cake has 13% less fat (14.8 g vs 17 g).
- Carrot Cake has 62% less saturated fat (3.8 g vs 9.9 g).
- Carrot cake has 36% less sugar (19.1 g vs 30 g).
- Only Carrot Cake lists: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts.
Ingredients
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.
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: 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: 235 kcal versus 386 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Carrot cake has less sugar: 19.1 g versus 30 g per 100 g.