Frosting for German Chocolate Cake has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 22.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.3 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
It belongs to German cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 15, for Frosting for German Chocolate Cake, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 4% | |
Calories from Fat | 60% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 350 IU | 7% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.05 mg | 3% | ||
Niacin | 0.8 mg | 4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 3% | ||
Folate | 28 mcg | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 40 mg | 4% | ||
Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% | ||
Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% | ||
Potassium | 77 mg | 2.2% | ||
Sodium | 82 mg | 3.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 7.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.6% | ||
Sugars | 19.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 2.3 g | 4.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16 g | 24.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16 g 24.6%
Saturated Fat 8.6 g 43%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 79 mg 26.3%
Sodium 82 mg 3.4%
Total Carbohydrates 22.2 g 7.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%
Sugars 19.1 g
Protein 2.3 g 4.6%
Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4% Iron 4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 305
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 67.2 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 474
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 47 g | Fat 28.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 440
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 76.4 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 436
Protein 7.4 g | Carbs 38.9 g | Fat 27.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 108
Protein 0.9 g | Carbs 10.5 g | Fat 7.3 g