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Dark and Sticky Gingercake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Dark and Sticky Gingercake Recipe

Dark and Sticky Gingercake has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 42.9g 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 3.6 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 a low 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 75, for Dark and Sticky Gingercake, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs76%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A435 IU8.7%
Vitamin C14.4 mg24%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.72 mg2.4%
Thiamin0.14 mg9.4%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.4%
Niacin1.3 mg6.6%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.4%
Folate27.2 mcg6.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg2.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium81 mg8.1%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium54 mg13.5%
Phosphorus30 mg3%
Potassium396.5 mg11.3%
Sodium44.4 mg1.9%
Zinc0.41 mg2.7%
Copper0.14 mg7.1%
Manganese0.61 mg30.4%
Selenium7.8 mcg11.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.9 g14.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars23.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.6 g7.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.5 g6.9%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 44.4 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 42.9 g 14.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 23.3 g

Protein 3.6 g 7.2%

Vitamin A 8.7% Vitamin C 24%

Calcium 8.1% Iron 12%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1902658 Embed Table:

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