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Mexican Tres Leche Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Tres Leche Cake Recipe

Mexican Tres Leche Cake has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Riboflavin.

The food contains 70.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very 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. With 13.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average 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.

It belongs to Mexican 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 12, for Mexican Tres Leche Cake, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.42 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol129.1 mcg
Vitamin C0.84 mg1.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D18.6 IU4.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.42 mg24.8%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.42 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate13.1 mcg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.42 mcg7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium137.6 mg13.8%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.42 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.3 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus154 mg15.4%Top 30%High
Potassium166.2 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium86.6 mg3.6%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.42 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.5 mcg15.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.7 g9.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber0.25 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars19.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.7 g11.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.9 g21.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8.3 g41.4%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.4 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 630 Calories from Fat 296

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32.9 g 50.6%

Saturated Fat 19.6 g 98%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 215.3 mg 71.8%

Sodium 205.3 mg 8.6%

Total Carbohydrates 70.5 g 23.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 46.5 g

Protein 13.5 g 27%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 32.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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