Buttermilk Spice Cake 1 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.
The food contains 247g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 35 gms of protein, it is very 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 11 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 a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Jamaican 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 24, for Buttermilk Spice Cake 1, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 7% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 3 IU | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 534 mg | 53.4% | ||
Iron | 11 mg | 61.1% | ||
Potassium | 1000 mg | 28.6% | ||
Sodium | 3000 mg | 125% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 247 g | 82.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20% | ||
Sugars | 148 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 35 g | 70% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 102 g | 156.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 31 g | 155% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2032 Calories from Fat 918
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 102 g 156.9%
Saturated Fat 31 g 155%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 598 mg 199.3%
Sodium 3000 mg 125%
Total Carbohydrates 247 g 82.3%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 148 g
Protein 35 g 70%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 53.4% Iron 61.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 299
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 41.1 g | Fat 14.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 331
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 48.5 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 1038
Protein 18 g | Carbs 177 g | Fat 30 g
Per Serving | Calories 1141
Protein 28 g | Carbs 109 g | Fat 70 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 0.42 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 719
Protein 5 g | Carbs 139 g | Fat 21 g