Yellow cake nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Yellow cake
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 379 kcal |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 0 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ The insulin index of foods demonstrates how much a food increases the insulin level in the blood, in the first two-hour period after consumption. | 53 ⓘ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21325437/ - Insulin index for super moist yellow cake. |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 54 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 piece (1/12 of a cake) (144 g) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 1.8 (acidic) |
| Oxalates | 13.4 mg ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ |
Sucrose ⓘHigher in Sucrose content than 99% of foods
Trans fat ⓘHigher in Trans fat content than 98% of foods
Lactose ⓘHigher in Lactose content than 97% of foods
Vitamin E ⓘHigher in Vitamin E content than 95% of foods
Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 95% of foods
Yellow cake calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of yellow cake | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 379 | |
| Calories in 1 oz | 107 | 28.35 g |
| Calories in 1 cake | 6553 | 1729 g |
| Calories for different varieties of yellow cake | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery (this food) | 379 | 100 g |
| Cake, yellow, prepared from recipe without frosting | 361 | 100 g |
| Cake, yellow, enriched, dry mix | 374 | 100 g |
| Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting | 391 | 100 g |
| Cake, yellow, light, dry mix | 404 | 100 g |
| Cake, yellow, unenriched, dry mix | 432 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Yellow cake
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 26 g |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health | 2.1 |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
21µg of 900µg
2.3%
Vitamin E:
14mg of 15mg
90%
Vitamin D:
0.6µg of 20µg
3%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.13mg of 1mg
11%
Vitamin B2:
0.28mg of 1mg
21%
Vitamin B3:
2.4mg of 16mg
15%
Vitamin B5:
0.5mg of 5mg
9.9%
Vitamin B6:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Folate:
66µg of 400µg
17%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Vitamin K:
75µg of 120µg
63%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 6%
3.2 g of 50 g
3.2 g (6% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 27%
17.8 g of 65 g
17.8 g (27% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 18%
55.4 g of 300 g
55.4 g (18% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
22.4 g of 2,000 g
22.4 g (1% of DV )
Other:
1.4 g
1.4 g
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
5.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
7.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.7 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
8.6 g
Sucrose:
37 g
Glucose:
1.3 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0.59 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Yellow cake
Sugar:
39 g
Fiber:
1.5 g
Other:
15 g
All nutrients for Yellow cake per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | 37% | |
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% | 18% |
8.1 times more than Orange
|
| Weight per 100 calories | 26g | N/A | 82% | |
| Protein | 3.2g | 8% | 70% |
1.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.1 | N/A | 42% | |
| Fats | 18g | 27% | 19% |
1.9 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Carbs | 55g | 18% | 19% |
2 times more than Rice
|
| Net carbs | 54g | N/A | 17% |
Equal to Chocolate
|
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% | 40% |
23.3 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D* | 6 IU | 1% | 17% |
14.5 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | 16% |
11 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | 53% |
7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% | 39% |
3.9 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 187mg | 6% | 58% |
1.3 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 2mg | 25% | 36% |
1.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 39g | N/A | 5% |
4.4 times more than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | 37% |
1.6 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.16mg | 18% | 22% |
1.1 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4% | 65% |
15 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 8.6g | 4% | 8% |
1.8 times less than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 20% | 49% |
1.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% | 33% |
1.6 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 30% | 5% |
3.1 times more than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 10% | 26% | |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 11% | 47% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 4% | 68% |
6.2 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 7% | 64% |
1.4 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 5% | 65% |
12 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 3% | 59% |
6.8 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 25µg | 21% | 6% |
4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | 33% |
2.8 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 1.3g | N/A | 2% |
11.3 times less than Margarine
|
| Choline | 17mg | 3% | 32% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.8g | 29% | 18% |
Equal to Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.2g | N/A | 15% |
1.4 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.7g | N/A | 11% |
10 times less than Walnut
|
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | 8% |
9.5 times less than Apple
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.47g | N/A | 3% |
19.3 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | 2% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 11% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 13% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4g | N/A | 4% |
3.1 times less than Almonds
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
27%
Total Fat
18g
26%
Saturated Fat 5.8g
0
Trans Fat
0g
5.3%
Cholesterol 16mg
13%
Sodium 310mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3.2g
Vitamin D
6mcg
0.75%
Calcium
32mg
3.2%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
187mg
5.5%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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