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Cake made with carob flour, high in fiber and natural sweetness
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Carob flour cake (60 g) has 177 calories. That works out to 295 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.8 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
177
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
31.8g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 7% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 177 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.78 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 266 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 354 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 443 kcal |
Calculated from 295 calories per 100 g.
Carob flour cake tastes mildly sweet, with a distinctive caramel-like, fruity flavor. It is not exactly like chocolate cake: carob has a gentler, less bitter taste, so adding cocoa or chocolate changes the cake’s characteristic flavor.
Yes, carob flour can replace cocoa in a cake, but the result will taste sweeter and less chocolate-like. It does not behave exactly like cocoa in every recipe, so adjust the sweetener cautiously and follow a recipe designed for carob when possible.
Carob flour cake rises best when the leavening agent is fresh and the batter is not overmixed after the dry and wet ingredients are combined. Measure the flour carefully and avoid opening the oven early, which can make the center sink.
Yes, carob flour cake can be made without added sugar, but it will not necessarily taste as sweet as a conventional cake. Use a recipe balanced for carob, and expect sugar-free substitutions to affect both browning and the cake’s moistness.
Carob flour cake often turns dense or dry when too much flour is used, the batter is overmixed, or the cake is overbaked. Measure ingredients accurately and begin checking for doneness before the end of the recipe’s suggested baking time.
Carob flour cake pairs well with coffee, tea, plain yogurt, or fresh fruit. A spoonful of yogurt or a little fruit on the side adds contrast to its sweet, caramel-like flavor without covering up the taste of the carob.
Once completely cool, store carob flour cake in an airtight container in a cool place; refrigerate it if your kitchen is warm. Discard it if you notice mold, an unusual smell, or a sticky surface.
Yes, carob flour cake freezes well when wrapped tightly in individual slices and placed in a freezer-safe container. Thaw a slice in the refrigerator or at room temperature, and avoid thawing and refreezing the same portion.
Yes, but carob flour alone usually will not provide the structure a cake needs. Use a tested recipe that combines carob with an appropriate alternative flour and binder; simply swapping wheat flour for carob flour can leave the cake crumbly or heavy.
Carob flour cake can be an occasional snack for children, served in a small slice alongside fruit or milk. It still counts as cake, and it contains egg and gluten, so avoid it for a child with an allergy to either ingredient.
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.42mg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Calcium
66mg · 7% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
126mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Carob flour cake is made with flour ground from dried carob pods, which lends the crumb a naturally sweet, earthy flavour. It is often baked at home, sometimes as an alternative to cocoa-based cakes; recipes may combine the flour with cocoa or other familiar cake ingredients.
Its soft texture and gently roasted, cocoa-like notes make it a good match for tea or coffee, whether served as an afternoon treat or as part of a shared dessert spread. Carob flour also gives the cake a notable amount of fibre: it provides 6.8 g per 100 g. For a lighter serving, keep the slice modest and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.