Carrot Cake Calories & Carbs
Last updated September 8, 2026 · Compiled by the CarbMeNot Team
Values per 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g); per 100 g: 48g net carbs, 400 cal. Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols — do the math for any label with the free net carbs calculator.
How many carbs are in carrot cake?
Carrot Cake — 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) — has 60g net carbs: 62g total carbs minus 2g fiber, plus 5g protein, 27g fat, and 500 calories. Per 100g that is 48g net carbs (49.6g total carbs, 1.6g fiber) and 400 calories. That makes carrot cake high in net carbs and about average for the typical snacks and sweet, which averages about 55.0g 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 100 g, sourced from Manufacturer-reported values; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.
Is carrot cake keto-friendly?
Carrot Cake is generally not keto-friendly. 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) is 60g net carbs (62g total carbs − 2g fiber); per 100g that is 48g 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.
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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 — 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) — has 500 calories, with 5g protein, 27g fat, and 60g net carbs. Per 100g: 400 calories and 48g net carbs.
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 (1 slice with cream cheese frosting, 125g) has 62g of total carbs and 60g of net carbs. Per 100 grams: 49.6g total, 48g net.
- How many net carbs are in carrot cake?
- Carrot Cake has 60g of net carbs per 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) — 62g total carbs minus 2g fiber.
- Is carrot cake keto-friendly?
- Carrot Cake is generally not keto-friendly. 1 slice with cream cheese frosting (125g) is 60g net carbs (62g total carbs − 2g fiber); per 100g that is 48g 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 (1 slice with cream cheese frosting, 125g) has 500 calories; that is 400 calories per 100 grams.
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