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Contains fiber from banana, carrot, and cocoa
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake (80 g) has 242 calories. That works out to 302 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.5 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 204 µg of Vitamin A covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 80 g
242
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
36.5g
· 13% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 6% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 242 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.88 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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) | 80 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 30 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 110 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 362 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 453 kcal |
Calculated from 302 calories per 100 g.
Use very ripe bananas and finely grated carrots to keep Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake moist. Mix the batter only until combined, and avoid overbaking; take the cake out when a tester has a few moist crumbs rather than wet batter.
Yes, thawed frozen bananas work in Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake. Drain off excess liquid after thawing and mash the fruit before adding it, since watery bananas can make the center too damp.
Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake can turn dense if the batter is overmixed, the carrots or bananas add too much moisture, or the leavening has lost its strength. Fold the ingredients together gently and check that your baking powder or soda is fresh.
Usually, Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake does not taste strongly of carrot. Finely grated carrot mostly adds moisture, while ripe banana and cocoa are more noticeable; coarsely grated carrot will give the cake a more distinct carrot texture.
Applesauce can replace some of the banana in Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake, but it changes the flavor and may make the crumb less rich. Replace only part of the mashed banana at first, and use unsweetened applesauce to avoid making the cake too sweet.
Store Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake covered once it has cooled completely. Keep it in the refrigerator if your kitchen is warm or you want to keep it longer, then let a slice come to room temperature for a softer texture.
Yes, Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake freezes well. Wrap the cooled cake whole or in individual slices, seal it in a freezer-safe container, and thaw it while still wrapped to help keep the crumb from drying out.
You can make Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake without added sugar if the bananas are very ripe, but it will taste less sweet and its texture may change. Cocoa can also make the result taste more bitter, so a recipe designed for no added sugar is more reliable.
Not as a direct one-for-one swap: chocolate adds fat and often sugar, while cocoa powder does not. To use chocolate in Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake, adjust the recipe’s fat and sweetener as well, or choose a recipe written for chocolate.
Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake pairs well with plain yogurt, fresh fruit, or coffee or tea. These simple accompaniments balance the cake’s cocoa flavor without adding another strongly sweet topping.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
204µg · 23% DV
Biotin
3.28µg · 11% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Sodium
164mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
188mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Carrot Banana Cocoa Cake combines grated carrot, mashed banana and cocoa in a cake batter, then bakes into a moist, gently sweet loaf or round cake. It is a home-style variation rather than a dish tied to one particular place, and recipes differ in how strongly each ingredient comes through.
The banana brings sweetness, the carrot keeps the crumb tender, and cocoa adds a mellow chocolate note. It works as an afternoon snack or dessert, often served with tea or coffee; in Turkey, it would be at home on a tea-time table. Carrot, banana and cocoa contribute fibre, with 3.2 g per 100 g. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller slice and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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
1.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 32.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (32.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.