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Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake by Sainsbury's provides 398 kcal per 100 g, with 29.2 g of sugars and 4.5 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Carrot cakes category and comes in a 430 g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 398 kcal | 380 +5% |
| Total fat | 19 g | 18.5 |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 4.5 +18% |
| Carbohydrates | 51.1 g | 48.1 +6% |
| Total sugars | 29.2 g | 29.1 |
| Added sugars | 26.1 g | 25.6 |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 2.4 +6% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 4.9 −9% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.6 −12% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 79 Carrot cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other carrot cakes
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Ingredients
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).
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkNuts
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 430 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01081077
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carrot Cake?
Carrot Cake contains 398 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Carrot Cake?
Carrot Cake has 29.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Carrot Cake healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Carrot Cake vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Carrot Cake contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts. It may also contain traces of peanuts, soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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