Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" chocolate cake has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 60.2g 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 bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and average 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. 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 Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" chocolate cake has been given a composite ranking of 44, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 32% | |
Calories from Carbs | 64% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 90 IU | 1.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.1% | ||
Vitamin D | 4.4 IU | 1.1% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.33% | ||
Thiamin | 0.15 mg | 9.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.14 mg | 8.2% | ||
Niacin | 1.1 mg | 5.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 1% | ||
Folate | 37.2 mcg | 9.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.08 mcg | 1.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.19 mg | 1.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 65 mg | 6.5% | ||
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.6% | ||
Magnesium | 5.2 mg | 1.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 47 mg | 4.7% | ||
Potassium | 30.9 mg | 0.9% | ||
Sodium | 469.2 mg | 19.6% | ||
Zinc | 0.23 mg | 1.5% | ||
Copper | 0.03 mg | 1.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6.4% | ||
Selenium | 9 mcg | 12.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 60.2 g | 20.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | ||
Sugars | 41.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 4.6 g | 9.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 13.3 g | 20.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.3 g 20.5%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 37 mg 12.3%
Sodium 469.2 mg 19.6%
Total Carbohydrates 60.2 g 20.1%
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%
Sugars 41.5 g
Protein 4.6 g 9.2%
Vitamin A 1.8% Vitamin C 0.1%
Calcium 6.5% Iron 10.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 482
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 53.1 g | Fat 31 g
Per Serving | Calories 274
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 31.8 g | Fat 16.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 164
Protein 7 g | Carbs 30.2 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 420
Protein 5 g | Carbs 58.7 g | Fat 23.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 1.7 g | Carbs 15.7 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 41.4 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 16.8 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 392
Protein 3 g | Carbs 50.1 g | Fat 21 g