Glazed Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake Recipe

Glazed Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 51g 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 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Glazed Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake has been given a composite ranking of 25, and in moderation.