Root Beer Cake has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 37.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable 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 average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 24, for Root Beer Cake, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 41% | |
Calories from Carbs | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 97.8 IU | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 29 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 15.1 IU | 3.8% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.1 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 26.9 mcg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 14 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 46.2 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 2.2 mg | 11.9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 10.8 mg | 2.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Phosphorus | 118.3 mg | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 151.6 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 399.9 mg | 16.7% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 6.5 mcg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 40 g | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 0.54 g | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 29.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3.9 g | 7.7% | 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 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 13.3 g | 20.5% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 Calories from Fat 112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4 g 19.1%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 70.5 mg 23.5%
Sodium 371.9 mg 15.5%
Total Carbohydrates 37.2 g 12.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%
Sugars 27.6 g
Protein 3.6 g 7.2%
Vitamin A 1.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 4.3% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 195
Protein 0.76 g | Carbs 50.2 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 12.6 g | Carbs 8.1 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 188
Protein 3.5 g | Carbs 32.3 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 278
Protein 0 g | Carbs 75 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 505
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 48.6 g | Fat 34.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 485
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 39.2 g | Fat 36.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 24.9 g | Fat 1.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 20.5 g | Fat 4.8 g