Mexican Wedding Cakes, the Secret Sweets of Mexico has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 117.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican 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 10, for Mexican Wedding Cakes, the Secret Sweets of Mexico, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.46 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 174.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 15.6 IU | 3.9% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.92 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 16.5 mcg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 54.6 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.92 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 52.3 mg | 13.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 113.8 mg | 11.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 156.4 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 211.8 mg | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.92 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.46 mg | 22.9% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 10.6 mcg | 15.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 17.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 28.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 6.7 g | 13.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 30 g | 46.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 5.5 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1090 Calories from Fat 588
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 65.3 g 100.5%
Saturated Fat 30.8 g 154%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 122.1 mg 40.7%
Sodium 461.8 mg 19.2%
Total Carbohydrates 117.1 g 39%
Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%
Sugars 62.1 g
Protein 14.7 g 29.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 11.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 564
Protein 23.8 g | Carbs 47.1 g | Fat 33 g
Per Serving | Calories 378
Protein 11.2 g | Carbs 52.7 g | Fat 17.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 13.9 g | Fat 26.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 73
Protein 0.15 g | Carbs 9.8 g | Fat 0.05 g
Per Serving | Calories 327
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 28.8 g | Fat 23.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 68
Protein 1 g | Carbs 10.7 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 424
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 61.4 g | Fat 17.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 298
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 39.4 g | Fat 14.9 g