tropical shortcake has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 65g 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 very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 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.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable 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 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.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 46, for tropical shortcake, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 4% | |
Calories from Fat | 0% | |
Calories from Carbs | 96% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin C | 27 mg | 45% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 80 mg | 8% | ||
Iron | 0.36 mg | 2% | ||
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 175 mg | 7.3% | ||
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 65 g | 21.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 50 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3 g | 6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0 g | |||
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 175 mg 7.3%
Total Carbohydrates 65 g 21.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 50 g
Protein 3 g 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 45%
Calcium 8% Iron 2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 47.9 g | Fat 14.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 198
Protein 0.8 g | Carbs 37.9 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 246
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 63.3 g | Fat 0.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 210
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 37.5 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 26.7 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 77
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 12.2 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 372
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 51.7 g | Fat 15.3 g