Grandma's Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Grandma's Strawberry Shortcake has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 57.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 71, for Grandma's Strawberry Shortcake, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 10% | |
| Calories from Fat | 18% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 72% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Riboflavin
- Very high in Thiamin
- High in Calcium
- Very low in Sodium
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 180 IU | 3.6% | ||
| Vitamin C | 0.48 mg | 0.8% | ||
| Vitamin D | 4 IU | 1% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.53% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.51 mg | 33.8% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.38 mg | 22.2% | ||
| Niacin | 3.7 mg | 18.7% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 2.3% | ||
| Folate | 116.8 mcg | 29.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 mcg | 3.1% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.43 mg | 4.3% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 271 mg | 27.1% | ||
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18.4% | ||
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% | ||
| Phosphorus | 191 mg | 19.1% | ||
| Potassium | 145.8 mg | 4.2% | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
| Zinc | 0.63 mg | 4.2% | ||
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 4.8% | ||
| Manganese | 0.43 mg | 21.5% | ||
| Selenium | 22.3 mcg | 31.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 19.1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.8% | ||
| Sugars | 6.5 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.5 g | 10% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5 g 10%
Saturated Fat 3.8 g 19%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 16.2 mg 5.4%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 57.2 g 19.1%
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%
Sugars 6.5 g
Protein 8.1 g 16.2%
Vitamin A 3.6% Vitamin C 0.8%
Calcium 27.1% Iron 18.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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