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Vegan bean-based cake with plant protein and fiber
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Vegan bean cake (90 g) has 221 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.8 g of carbs, 7.7 g of protein, 7.3 g of fat and 5.8 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 90 g
221
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
30.8g
· 11% DV
Protein
7.7g
· 15% DV
Fat
7.3g
· 9% DV
Fiber
5.8g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 14% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 221 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% |
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) | 90 g | 221 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 85 g | 208 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 130 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 368 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 539 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Vegan bean cake is made by blending cooked, drained beans with ingredients such as cocoa, a sweetener, oil and a raising agent, then baking the mixture. Blend the beans until smooth for a more even crumb, and bake until the centre is set.
Usually, cocoa and vanilla make the beans hard to identify in vegan bean cake. A plain or lightly flavoured version may have a more noticeable bean taste. Rinsing canned beans and blending them thoroughly can help keep the flavour mild.
Yes, canned beans work in vegan bean cake. Drain and rinse them well, then let excess water run off before blending; too much liquid can leave the cake dense or gummy. Choose beans without added seasoning or sauce.
Mild white beans, such as cannellini or navy beans, work well in vegan bean cake because they blend smoothly and have a subtle flavour. Cooked dried beans and plain canned beans can both be used, as long as they are soft and well drained.
Vegan bean cake can turn out dense if the bean puree is too wet, the batter is overmixed, or the raising agent is old. Drain the beans thoroughly, blend them until smooth, and mix the dry ingredients in only until combined.
Line the pan with baking paper or grease it well before adding vegan bean cake batter. Let the cake cool before removing it; a warm bean-based cake is delicate and can break if you lift it from the pan too soon.
Yes, you can make vegan bean cake without cocoa, but its flavour and texture will change. Use a recipe designed for a plain version rather than simply omitting the cocoa, since cocoa also contributes dry bulk and affects how the batter sets.
Store vegan bean cake in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled completely. Its moist bean-based crumb is best not left at room temperature for an extended period; let a slice sit briefly before serving if you prefer a softer texture.
Yes, vegan bean cake freezes well in individual slices. Wrap each slice and place it in an airtight freezer-safe container to prevent it drying out or absorbing other flavours. Thaw it in the refrigerator, then add any fresh toppings before serving.
Fresh berries, sliced banana, or a spoonful of plant-based yogurt pair well with vegan bean cake. Their fresh, tangy flavours balance a rich cocoa version; add wet toppings just before serving so the cake does not become soggy.
Vitamins
Folate
52.2µg · 13% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
115mg · 16% DV
Iron
2.16mg · 12% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
279mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Vegan bean cake is a contemporary style of plant-based baking made with cooked beans blended into a sweet cake batter. Recipes vary: cocoa, vanilla and different sweeteners may be added, while the beans give the cake body without eggs or dairy. It is not one fixed traditional recipe, so the flavour and ingredients depend on the baker.
The crumb is often moist and fairly substantial, with chocolate or other added flavours taking the lead over the beans. Serve a slice with tea or coffee as a snack or dessert; it also works well with fresh fruit. It offers plant protein and fibre, with 6.4 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter serving, keep the slice modest 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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.79g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.