Carbs in Carrot Cake
How many carbs are in carrot cake?
Carrot Cake has 48g net carbs per 100g — 49.6g total carbs minus 1.6g fiber — plus 4g protein, 21.6g fat, and 400 calories. 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) works out to about 60g net carbs and 500 calories. That makes carrot cake high in net carbs and about average for the typical snacks and sweet, which averages about 52.4g net carbs per 100g. At this carb count, carrot cake is best limited to small portions on keto (usually 20–50g net carbs per day). Values are per per 100 g, sourced from Manufacturer-reported values; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.
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Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor
Values per 100 g.
Is carrot cake keto-friendly?
Carrot Cake is generally not keto-friendly. It has 48g net carbs per 100g (49.6g total carbs − 1.6g fiber). A typical serving — 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) — is about 60g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
Carbs by serving size
| Serving | Net carbs | Total carbs | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice with cream cheese frosting | 60g | 62g | 5g | 500 |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 48g | 49.6g | 4g | 400 |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 13.4g | 13.9g | 1.1g | 112 |
How many calories are in carrot cake?
Carrot Cake has 400 calories per 100g. 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) has about 500 calories. That's alongside 4g protein, 21.6g fat, and 48g net carbs per 100g.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount (per 100 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 400 |
| Total carbs | 49.6g |
| Net carbs | 48g |
| Fiber | 1.6g |
| Sugar | 35.2g |
| Sugar alcohols | 0g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Fat | 21.6g |
| Sodium | 344mg |
| Potassium | 0mg |
Source: Manufacturer-reported values (snacks-sweets). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in carrot cake?
- Carrot Cake has 49.6g of total carbs and 48g of net carbs per 100 grams.
- How many net carbs are in carrot cake?
- Carrot Cake has 48g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 49.6g minus 1.6g fiber).
- Is carrot cake keto-friendly?
- Carrot Cake is generally not keto-friendly. It has 48g net carbs per 100g (49.6g total carbs − 1.6g fiber). A typical serving — 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) — is about 60g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
- How many calories are in carrot cake?
- Carrot Cake has 400 calories per 100 grams.
- How many carbs are in 1 slice with cream cheese frosting of carrot cake?
- 1 slice with cream cheese frosting of carrot cake (125g) has about 60g net carbs, 62g total carbs, and 500 calories.
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