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Lighter Dirt Cake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lighter Dirt Cake Recipe

Lighter Dirt Cake has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 87.8g 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 10.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.9 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 42, for Lighter Dirt Cake, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs62%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A440 IU8.8%
Vitamin C0.84 mg1.4%
Vitamin D35.2 IU8.8%
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.7%
Niacin0.1 mg0.5%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.5%
Folate7.2 mcg1.8%
Vitamin B120.36 mcg6%
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium140 mg14%
Iron4.9 mg27.2%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Phosphorus277 mg27.7%
Potassium181.7 mg5.2%
Sodium916 mg38.2%
Zinc0.45 mg3%
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium2.8 mcg4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate87.8 g29.3%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars45.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.9 g21.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19 g29.2%
Saturated Fat7.4 g37%
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 558 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19 g 29.2%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 19.1 mg 6.4%

Sodium 916 mg 38.2%

Total Carbohydrates 87.8 g 29.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 45.9 g

Protein 10.9 g 21.8%

Vitamin A 8.8% Vitamin C 1.4%

Calcium 14% Iron 27.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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