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Molasses Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Molasses Cake Recipe

Molasses Cake has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 49.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 3.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.04 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 55, for Molasses Cake, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Thiamin
  • High in Iron
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.33 mg22%
Niacin4 mg20%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%
Folate116 mcg29%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium90 mg9%
Iron5 mg28%
Magnesium108 mg27%
Potassium465 mg13.3%
Sodium227 mg9.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49.7 g16.6%
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3.6%
Sugars24.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.7 g14.9%
Saturated Fat2.4 g12%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 87

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.7 g 14.9%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 227 mg 9.5%

Total Carbohydrates 49.7 g 16.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 24.2 g

Protein 3.8 g 7.6%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 9% Iron 28%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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