Carrot cake with walnuts vs Carrot Cake
Overall, Carrot Cake has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Carrot cake with walnuts | Carrot Cake |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 365 kcal | 386 kcal |
| Fat | 18 g | 17 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 35 g | 30 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 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 28% less saturated fat (3.8 g vs 5.3 g).
- Carrot Cake has 14% less sugar (30 g vs 35 g).
- Carrot cake with walnuts has no salt, while Carrot Cake has 0.5 g.
- Carrot Cake has 11% more fiber (2.7 g vs 2.4 g).
- Carrot cake with walnuts has 11% more protein (4.5 g vs 4 g).
- Carrot Cake has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Carrot cake with walnuts
Wheatflour (contains Gluten) (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin) Sugar· Carrots (10%), Pasteurised Free Range Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Dark Brown Sugar· Orange Soaked Raisins (6%) (Raisins · Concentrated Orange Juice), Soft Brown Sugar, Full Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (6%) · Butter (Milk), Humectant: Glycerol· Pineapple, Desiccated Coconut · Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg · Cassia · Coriander, Caraway, Ginger, Cloves) · Golden Syrup (Invert Sugar Syrup), Nibbed Walnuts, Invert Sugar Syrup · Orange Zest, Colour: Plain Caramel · Raising Agent: Sodium Bicarbonate, E450 · Cornflour, Orange Peel, Salt, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum, Lemon Peel.
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 with walnuts 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 with walnuts has fewer calories: 365 kcal versus 386 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Carrot Cake has less sugar: 30 g versus 35 g per 100 g.