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Tornado Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tornado Cake Recipe

Tornado Cake has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 75.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 5.3 gms of protein, it is average 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 average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tornado Cake has been given a composite ranking of 6, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs47%

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 A335.7 IU6.7%Top 30%High
Retinol90.5 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D12.5 IU3.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.6 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate15.5 mcg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid7.1 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium41.1 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.6 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.5 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus119 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium97 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium270.8 mg11.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.6 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.6 mg29.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium4.2 mcg6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate44.9 g15%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars37.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.2 g6.3%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 mg
Glutamic Acid0.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.8 g32.1%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.8 g39%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat7.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine1.8 mg
Theobromine62.5 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 617 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35 g 53.8%

Saturated Fat 13.1 g 65.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 87.6 mg 29.2%

Sodium 454.9 mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 75.4 g 25.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 63 g

Protein 5.3 g 10.6%

Vitamin A 11.3% Vitamin C

Calcium 6.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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