Calories in Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (71.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 279.7
  • Total Fat 13.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol 29.8 mg
  • Sodium 190.3 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 39.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 29.0 g
  • Protein 2.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 19.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.1 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 279.7 calories per serving (1 Serving (71.0g)), Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 39.0g per serving (55.5% of calories), of which 29.0g are sugars.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sugar

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

📝 Ingredients

Cake [sugar, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Eggs, Soybean Oil, Blueberry Icing Fruit (corn Syrup, Blueberry Puree, Water, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Pectin, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Red 40, Blue 1), Vegetable Shortening (palm Oil, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Food Starch-Modified, Whey, Corn Syrup, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Dextrose, Titanium Dioxide, Cocoa (processed with Alkali), Oleyl Lactylic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono and Diglycerides, Datem, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Propionate (preservatives), Beta Carotene, Artificial Flavor, Blue 1, Gum Arabic, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum], Icing [sugar, Vegetable Shortening (palm Oil, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Water, Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Food Starch-Modified, Natural Cream Cheese Flavor (cream, Butteroil, Propylene Glycol, Natural Flavor, Salt, Lactic Acid, Cultures, Enzymes), Guar Gum, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor]

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate

Artificial Colours: Red 40, Blue 1

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Polysorbate 60, Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Datem, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Pectin

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Beta Carotene

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.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories279.7 kcal14%
Total Fat13.0 g17%
Saturated Fat5.0 g25%
Cholesterol29.8 mg10%
Sodium190.3 mg8%
Total Carbohydrate39.0 g14%
Total Sugars29.0 g58%
Protein2.0 g4%
Calcium19.9 mg2%
Iron1.1 mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes accounts for 14% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 55.5% of the calories.

Fat 41.6%
Carbs 55.5%
Fat 41.6% Carbs 55.5% Protein 2.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 279.7 calories in Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 48.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 30.6 min
HIIT 25.9 min
Kayaking 40.9 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes

How might Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes affect blood sugar?

With 39g of carbs and 29g of sugar in a small 71g serving, this will cause a rapid blood sugar spike. The refined carbohydrates and minimal fiber mean the effect will be quick and sharp, followed by a potential crash.

Is Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

The icing contains cream cheese flavoring made with cream and butteroil, which are dairy products, so these cupcakes are not suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

Is Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes gluten-free?

No, these cupcakes contain wheat flour and vital wheat gluten, making them unsuitable for anyone following a gluten-free diet.

What diets does Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes suit?

These work for omnivorous and vegetarian diets, but their high sugar content and lack of nutritional density make them better as an occasional treat than a regular dietary choice.

What should I watch out for with Sweetly Traditional Blue Velvet Cupcakes?

These cupcakes pack 29g of sugar in a single serving—that's close to the daily limit for many people. They're also highly processed with multiple preservatives and artificial colors, and contain wheat gluten, so they're not suitable if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Nutrition Q&A answers are based on USDA nutritional data and are for general informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice.

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