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Savory vegetable cake with walnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Vegetable walnut cake (80 g) has 230 calories. That works out to 287 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.2 g of carbs, 5.9 g of protein, 13.4 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 57 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 80 g
230
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
22.2g
· 8% DV
Protein
5.9g
· 12% DV
Fat
13.4g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 10% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.96 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 268 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% |
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 | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 129 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 110 g | 316 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 431 kcal |
Calculated from 287 calories per 100 g.
Vegetable walnut cake is made by folding chopped vegetables and walnuts into a savoury cake batter, then baking until set. Remove excess moisture from the vegetables first; watery vegetables can leave the centre dense and undercooked.
Carrot, courgette, spinach, peppers and leeks all work well in vegetable walnut cake. Grate or finely chop them so they spread through the batter, and squeeze out liquid from courgette or thawed spinach before mixing.
Vegetable walnut cake is usually savoury, not sweet. Its flavour comes from vegetables, walnuts, salt and herbs rather than sugar, so it is commonly served as a snack, light lunch or side dish.
Yes, you can bake vegetable walnut cake a day ahead. Let it cool completely before wrapping or covering it, then refrigerate it; bring slices to room temperature or warm them briefly before serving.
Vegetable walnut cake is often soggy because the vegetables released too much water or the centre did not bake through. Squeeze watery vegetables dry, avoid overloading the batter, and test the centre with a skewer before taking it out.
Serve vegetable walnut cake with a crisp salad, soup or a spoonful of plain yoghurt. It also works well on a savoury brunch table, where its rich walnuts pair nicely with fresh, tangy sides.
Yes, vegetable walnut cake freezes well when wrapped in individual slices. Freeze it only after it has cooled, and thaw slices in the refrigerator or at room temperature before warming them gently.
Yes, crumbled feta or grated cheddar can be added to vegetable walnut cake for a saltier, richer flavour. Reduce the added salt if the cheese is salty, and distribute it evenly so each slice has some.
To help walnuts stay evenly distributed in vegetable walnut cake, chop them into smaller pieces and toss them with a little of the measured flour before folding them in. Avoid overmixing once they are added.
Yes, vegetable walnut cake can be made without eggs, although the crumb may be denser. Use a tested egg-free savoury cake recipe with a suitable binder rather than simply leaving the eggs out of a standard batter.
Vitamins
Biotin
4.08µg · 14% DV
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B12
0.23µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.52mg · 23% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
116mg · 17% DV
Sodium
268mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 230 calories in 1 slice (medium) (80 g):
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Vegetable walnut cake is a savoury, sliceable bake rather than a sweet dessert. Chopped or grated vegetables and walnuts are folded into a seasoned cake batter; recipes vary, and it is best thought of as home-style savoury baking rather than a dish with one definitive regional recipe.
Serve it warm or at room temperature, cut into slices. It works well as a snack with tea, a picnic food or a light lunch with salad. The walnuts and cake batter make it satisfying and fairly energy-dense; a 100 g portion provides 287 kcal. For a lighter plate, pair a slice with fresh greens or plain yogurt.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.