Carrot cake with walnuts

Carrot cake with walnuts

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Target diet: Vegan

Carrot cake with walnuts · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 5 more.

  • milk
  • butter
  • cheese
  • egg
  • Eggs (allergen data)
  • Milk (allergen data)

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Wheatflourcontains Gluten)with WheatflourCalcium CarbonateIronNiacinThiamin) Sugar· Carrots10%

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, butter, cheese
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
365 kcal
Fat
18 g
Carbohydrates
51 g
Sugars
35 g
high
Protein
5 g

Per 100 g this product is high in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Ingredients (original text)

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.

Detailed analysis: why is Carrot cake with walnuts not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Carrot cake with walnuts is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • butter
  • cheese
  • egg
  • Eggs (allergen data)
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: 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.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Carrot cake with walnuts contains 365 calories per 100g, with 5g of protein, 18g of fat, and 51g of carbohydrates (35g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carrot cake with walnuts Vegan?

No, Carrot cake with walnuts is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, butter, cheese and others.

Does Carrot cake with walnuts contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Wheatflour (contains Gluten) (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin) Sugar· Carrots (10%), Pasteurised Free Range Egg, Rapeseed Oi...

What are the nutritional facts of Carrot cake with walnuts?

Carrot cake with walnuts contains 365 calories per 100g, with 5g of protein, 51g of carbohydrates, and 18g of fat.

How much sugar is in Carrot cake with walnuts?

Carrot cake with walnuts lists 35 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Can I eat Carrot cake with walnuts on a Vegan diet?

No, Carrot cake with walnuts is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.