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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

Important nutritional characteristics for Yellow cake

Yellow cake
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 379 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 54 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 piece (1/12 of a cake) (144 grams)
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  ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ 13 mg
TOP 17% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 83% of foods
TOP 18% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 82% of foods
TOP 18% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 82% of foods
TOP 18% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 82% of foods
TOP 18% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 82% of foods

Yellow cake calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 379
Calories in 1 cake 6553 1729 g
Calories in 1 oz 107 28.35 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.6% 76% 14% 59% 17% 40% 11% 53% 29% 32%
Calcium: 96mg of 1,000mg 9.6%
Iron: 6.1mg of 8mg 76%
Magnesium: 60mg of 420mg 14%
Phosphorus: 414mg of 700mg 59%
Potassium: 561mg of 3,400mg 17%
Sodium: 930mg of 2,300mg 40%
Zinc: 1.3mg of 11mg 11%
Copper: 0.48mg of 1mg 53%
Manganese: 0.67mg of 2mg 29%
Selenium: 18µg of 55µg 32%

Mineral chart - relative view

310 mg
TOP 34%
0.16 mg
TOP 36%
2 mg
TOP 37%
32 mg
TOP 43%
0.22 mg
TOP 50%
138 mg
TOP 55%
20 mg
TOP 61%
187 mg
TOP 62%
5.9 µg
TOP 66%
0.42 mg
TOP 73%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 1.6% 90% 6% 0% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 17% 0% 9.5% 63%
Vitamin A: 78IU of 5,000IU 1.6%
Vitamin E : 14mg of 15mg 90%
Vitamin D: 0.6µg of 10µg 6%
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%
Choline: 52mg of 550mg 9.5%
Vitamin K: 75µg of 120µg 63%

Vitamin chart - relative view

4.5 mg
TOP 37%
25 µg
TOP 46%
22 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
TOP 53%
26 IU
TOP 56%
0.09 mg
TOP 70%
0.8 mg
TOP 72%
0.04 mg
TOP 75%
17 mg
TOP 77%
0.17 mg
TOP 84%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

4% 17% 54% 22% 2%
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

33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.7 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

18% 76% 3%
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

71% 3% 26%
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
Calories 379kcal 19% 18% 8.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 3.2g 8% 70% 1.1 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 18g 27% 18% 1.9 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 54g N/A 17% Equal to ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 55g 18% 18% 2 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 16mg 5% 44% 23.3 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2% 53% 11 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 20mg 5% 61% 7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 32mg 3% 43% 3.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 187mg 6% 62% 1.3 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 2mg 25% 37% 1.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 39g N/A 25% 4.4 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.5g 6% 43% 1.6 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.16mg 18% 36% 1.1 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.42mg 4% 73% 15 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 8.6g 4% 94% 1.8 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 138mg 20% 55% 1.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 310mg 13% 34% 1.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 26IU 1% 56% 642.5 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1% 54%
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30% 37% 3.1 times more than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 0.22mg 10% 50%
Selenium 5.9µg 11% 66%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 4% 75% 6.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 7% 70% 1.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 5% 72% 12 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3% 84% 6.8 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0mg 0% 100% N/AOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 25µg 21% 46% 4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 22µg 6% 47% 2.8 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 1.3g N/A 44% 11.3 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 5.8g 29% 22% Equal to Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 17mg 3% 77%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.2g N/A 22% 1.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 4.7g N/A 18% 10 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 0.62g 1% 88% 9.5 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.47g N/A 80% 19.3 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A 83%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 96%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 83%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4g N/A 82% 3.1 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
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 1%

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

ⓘ  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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  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.
Source
Low in Sugars
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Yellow cake nutrition infographic

Yellow cake nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients

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