Orange Almond Cake (Gluten Free) Recipe
Orange Almond Cake (Gluten Free) has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Riboflavin.
The food contains 18.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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. With 14.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 high 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.
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 81, for Orange Almond Cake (Gluten Free), and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 16% | |
| Calories from Fat | 65% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 19% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Very high in Riboflavin
- High in Dietary Fiber
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 212.6 IU | 4.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Retinol | 35.6 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 21.5 mg | 35.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Vitamin D | 18.5 IU | 4.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0.74 mg | 43.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Niacin | 1.5 mg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 41.5 mcg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.74 mg | 7.4% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 126.7 mg | 12.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Magnesium | 105.9 mg | 26.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Phosphorus | 228.9 mg | 22.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Potassium | 365.9 mg | 10.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Sodium | 31.9 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 9.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0.74 mg | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Manganese | 0.74 mg | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Selenium | 8.1 mcg | 11.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 21.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Sugars | 5.9 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g | 22.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Arginine | 1.5 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 3 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.7 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.7 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 31.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.6 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.5 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 Calories from Fat 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.6 g 42.5%
Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 111.6 mg 37.2%
Sodium 43.1 mg 1.8%
Total Carbohydrates 18.2 g 6.1%
Dietary Fiber 7.4 g29.6%
Sugars 7.9 g
Protein 14.9 g 29.8%
Vitamin A 5.7% Vitamin C 48.3%
Calcium 17.1% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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