South African Beesting Cake With Custard Filling has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 46.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 8.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 South African 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 13, for South African Beesting Cake With Custard Filling, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 7% | |
Calories from Fat | 57% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 573.5 IU | 11.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 153.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.65 mg | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 20.6 IU | 5.2% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.3 mg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 40.6 mcg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 25.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.65 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 134.2 mg | 13.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 26.5 mg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 192.9 mg | 19.3% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 129.7 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 246.9 mg | 10.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.65 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 9.7 mcg | 13.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 10% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 13.4 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5.4 g | 10.7% | 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 | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0.6 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 20.6 g | 31.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 53.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 Calories from Fat 287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.9 g 49.1%
Saturated Fat 16.7 g 83.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 154.6 mg 51.5%
Sodium 382.7 mg 15.9%
Total Carbohydrates 46.7 g 15.6%
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%
Sugars 20.8 g
Protein 8.3 g 16.6%
Vitamin A 17.8% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 20.8% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 527
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 32.4 g | Fat 40.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 224
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 48.9 g | Fat 0.21 g
Per Serving | Calories 406
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 51.4 g | Fat 20.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 14
Protein 0.39 g | Carbs 2.11 g | Fat 0.61 g
Per Serving | Calories 416
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 65.6 g | Fat 15.6 g