Calories in 8in German Chocolate Cake

At 300.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (76.0g)), 8in German Chocolate Cake is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 40.0g per serving (50.6% of calories), of which 28.0g are sugars. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

Cake [sugar, Water, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Eggs, Soybean Oil, Cocoa (processed with Alkali), Vegetable Shortening (palm Oil, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Corn Syrup, Food Starch-Modified, Whey, Dough Improver (water, Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Salts of Fatty Acids, Sodium Hydroxide, Calcium Chloride), Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Dextrose, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (preservatives), Oleyl Lactylic Acid, Natural and Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Sodium Bicarbonate, Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono and Diglycerides, Datem, Beta Carotene, Soy Lecithin, Carboxymethylcellulose, Colors (annatto Extract, Turmeric), Artificial Flavor], Icing [sugar, Vegetable Shortening (palm Oil, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Water, Cocoa (processed with Alkali), Glycerin, Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Food Starch-Modified, Guar Gum, Salt], Topping [brown Sugar, Dried Coconut, Water, Margarine (partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Palm Oils, Water, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin (an Emulsifier), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene (color), Vitamin a Palmitate), Corn Starch, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Glycerin, Pecans, Milk Powder, Food Starch-Modified, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Natural and Artificial Flavors], Toasted Coconut [coconut, Sugar, Water, Propylene Glycol, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Metabisulfite (preservatives)]

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

The following shows how one serving of 8in German Chocolate Cake contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

8in German Chocolate Cake accounts for 15% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 50.6% of the calories.

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