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Mexican Wedding Cake 6 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Wedding Cake 6 Recipe

Mexican Wedding Cake 6 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 103.9g 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. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 8 gms of protein, it is average 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. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Wedding Cake 6 has been given a composite ranking of 32, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A426.5 IU8.5%Top 30%High
Retinol98.3 mcg
Vitamin C14.5 mg24.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D7.3 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.85 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate34.6 mcg8.7%Top 30%High
Folic Acid20.5 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium25.2 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.85 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12 mg3%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus49.6 mg5%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium87.2 mg2.5%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium168 mg7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.43 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.43 mg21.4%Top 30%High
Selenium6.8 mcg9.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate44.4 g14.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars32.5 g
Sucrose31.2 mg
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.8 g18.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.8 g19.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water39.7 g
Ash0.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684 Calories from Fat 250

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.7 g 42.6%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 84 mg 28%

Sodium 393.1 mg 16.4%

Total Carbohydrates 103.9 g 34.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 76.1 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 56.7%

Calcium 5.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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