Blood Sugar Impact of Carrot Cake
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 99.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 28.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g |
| Fat | 28.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 99.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
CREAM CHEESE (PASTRURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), GRANULATED SUGAR, CAKE FLOUR, (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR, CARROTS, SOYBEAN OIL, SWEET BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING), WHOLE EGGS, WALNUTS, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), PINEAPPLE FILLING (PINEAPPLE AND PINEAPPLE JUICE, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, (AS PRESERVATIVES), CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, YELLOW NO. 5), FONDANT (BEET OR CANE SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SODIUM METABISULFITE), VANILLA, BAKING SODA, BAKING POWDER, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK SOLIDS, SUCROSE), SALT, CINNAMON, WATER, NUTMEG, FD&C YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 3.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
๐
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
|
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
SYRUP*
|
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
|
YELLOW 5*
|
|
๐
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
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๐ซง
Fat
|
OIL*
|
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โฌ
Filler
|
GUM*
STARCH*
|
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
๐
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
๐ฟ
Natural
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
|
|
๐งช
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
๐ช
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
|
๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
YELLOW 5*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Carrot Cake is a food product in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 70.4.
Carrot Cake has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 70.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Carrot Cake contains 38.4g carbs, 28.3g sugars, 1.0g fiber, and 3.0g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Carrot Cake into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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