A portion of Caffè Nero Carrot Cake (124g) contains 470 kcal, 38.8g of free sugar (9.7 teaspoons) and 0.7g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Caffè Nero Carrot Cake contains 470 kcal, 20.8g of fat (4.2g saturated), 63.9g of carbohydrate (38.8g total sugar), 4.1g of protein and 0.7g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
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| Per portion (124g) | 470 kcal | 0.7g | 38.8g | 38.8g | 9.7 tsp | 63.9g | 4.1g |
| Per 100g | 379 kcal | 0.6g | 31.3g | 31.3g | | 51.5g | 3.3g |
Sugar in Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
Caffè Nero Carrot Cake contains 38.8g of free sugar per portion. High free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
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| Per portion | 38.8g 129% | 38.8g 129% | 38.8g 129% | 38.8g 162% | 38.8g 204% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
Caffè Nero Carrot Cake contains 470 kcal of calories per portion. Moderate calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 2000 kcal | Adult (male) 2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal |
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| Per portion | 470 kcal 24% | 470 kcal 19% | 470 kcal 24% | 470 kcal 30% | 470 kcal 36% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
Caffè Nero Carrot Cake contains 4.2g of saturated fat per portion. Low saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
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| Per portion | 4.2g 21% | 4.2g 14% | 4.2g 21% | 4.2g 23% | 4.2g 26% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
Caffè Nero Carrot Cake contains 0.7g of salt per portion. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
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| Per portion | 0.7g 12% | 0.7g 12% | 0.7g 12% | 0.7g 14% | 0.7g 24% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
Caffè Nero Carrot Cake contains 2.2g of fibre per portion. Low fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per portion | 2.2g 7% | 2.2g 7% | 2.2g 9% | 2.2g 11% | 2.2g 15% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per portion | 38.8g | 38.8g | 0g | 9.7 tsp |
Boone counts all of the sugar in Caffè Nero Carrot Cake as free sugar, because Caffè Nero does not break down how much comes from whole fruit, vegetables or milk.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice and purées count as free sugar.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
Caffè Nero Carrot Cake is made with a published list of at least 32 distinct ingredients. Reading it closely, it contains emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners, preservatives, raising agents, flavourings and modified starches. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Emulsifiers
Keep fat and water mixed so the texture stays even and does not separate.
Stabilisers
Stop the mixture separating or settling over its shelf life.
Thickeners
Build body and texture without adding the real ingredient.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of moulds and yeasts so the product keeps longer.
Raising agents
Release gas during baking so the product rises consistently.
Flavourings
Add or restore flavour that processing has taken away.
Modified starches
Starches altered to thicken and stabilise under heat and storage.
Boone classifies Caffè Nero Carrot Cake as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the published ingredient list. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
A Caffè Nero Carrot Cake contains at least 32 distinct ingredients: 17 raw and 15 manufactured.
Ingredient count: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
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| Caffè Nero Carrot Cake | 17 | 15 | 32 | 47% |
The 15 manufactured ingredients
calcium carbonate, diphosphates, flavouring, iron, locust bean gum, modified maize starch, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, niacin, palm oil, potassium carbonates, potassium sorbate, skimmed milk powder, sodium carbonates, thiamin, xanthan gum.
The 17 raw ingredients
brown sugar, carrot, cinnamon, cream, dates, icing sugar, lactic starter culture, mixed spice, pineapple pulp, pistachios, rapeseed oil, rice flour, salt, walnuts, water, wheat flour, wholemeal wheat flour.
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient in the published list, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples; manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Counts are automated from the published text and may differ slightly from a manual count. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Caffè Nero Carrot Cake contains wheat, milk, eggs and tree nuts as declared ingredients.
Allergen information: Caffè Nero Carrot Cake
| Allergen | Status |
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| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Not present |
Contains = declared by Caffè Nero in its UK Allergen, Nutritional & Ingredient Guide. Caffè Nero prepares drinks and food using shared equipment to display, prepare and serve, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. Ask in store before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
