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Pret A Manger Carrot Cake: calories, sugar and salt
Per slice of Pret A Manger Carrot Cake contains 390 kcal, 35g of sugar (8.8 teaspoons) and 0.5g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Pret A Manger Carrot Cake contains 390 kcal, 19g of fat (6g saturated), 50g of carbohydrate (35g sugar), 5g of protein and 0.5g of salt per per slice.
Nutrition by serving: Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per slice
390 kcal
0.5g
35g
8.8 tsp
50g
5g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Pret A Manger Carrot Cake contains 35g of sugar per per slice (8.8 teaspoons). Sugar level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per slice
35g 117%
35g 117%
35g 117%
35g 146%
35g 184%
Teaspoons
8.8 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Pret A Manger Carrot Cake contains 0.5g of salt per per slice. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per slice
0.5g 8%
0.5g 8%
0.5g 8%
0.5g 10%
0.5g 17%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Calories by portion: Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Portion
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
Per slice
390 kcal 20%
390 kcal 16%
390 kcal 20%
390 kcal 25%
390 kcal 30%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Saturated fat by portion: Pret A Manger Carrot Cake
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per slice
6g 30%
6g 20%
6g 30%
6g 33%
6g 38%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Pret A Manger Carrot Cake ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Commercial cake with emulsifiers, raising agents and cream cheese frosting with stabilisers.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Pret prepares food and drinks in shops every day using shared equipment. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Per slice of Pret A Manger Carrot Cake contains 390 kcal — 20% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per slice contains 35g of sugar — 8.8 teaspoons. This single item meets or exceeds the adult free sugar limit of 30g per day. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per slice contains 0.5g of salt. This item is moderate in salt relative to the adult daily limit.
Per slice contains 5g of protein — 10% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Carrot Cake is suitable for vegetarians but contains animal products.
Carrot Cake contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts. Pret prepares food and drinks in shops every day using shared equipment. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Carrot Cake is classified as NOVA 4. Commercial cake with emulsifiers, raising agents and cream cheese frosting with stabilisers.
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Source: Source: Pret A Manger UK official nutrition data (pret.co.uk, 2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
