🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 319.6
- Total Fat 12.0 g
- Saturated Fat 4.5 g
- Cholesterol 15.3 mg
- Sodium 340.0 mg
- Potassium 69.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 49.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
- Sugars 36.0 g
- Protein 3.0 g
- 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 0.0 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 1.8 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
At 319.6 calories per serving (1 Serving (85.0g)), Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 49.0g per serving (62% of calories), of which 36.0g are sugars. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
📝 Ingredients
Sugar, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Egg Whites, Water, Vegetable Shortening (palm Oil, Mono- and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Soybean Oil, Eggs, Contains Less than 2% of the Following: Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Invert Sugar, Leavening (sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate), Wheat Starch, Modified Tapioca and Corn Starch, Propylene Glycol Mono- and Diesters of Fats and Fatty Acids, Whey (a Milk Derivative), Salt, Dextrose, Mono- and Diglycerides, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Caseinate (a Milk Derivative), Guar Gum, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Disodium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Yellow 5 Lake.
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Colours: Yellow 5
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Polysorbate 60, Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Pyrophosphate
Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid
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 Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 319.6 kcal | 16% |
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 15.3 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 340.0 mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | 72% |
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 69.7 mg | 1% |
* 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
Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing accounts for 16% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 62% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 319.6 calories in Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 24.2 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 55.2 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 34.9 min |
| HIIT | 29.6 min |
| Pickleball | 33.8 min |
Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.
💬 Nutrition Q&A: Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing
How might Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing affect blood sugar?
With 49g of carbs and 36g of sugar paired with only 1g of fiber, this cake will cause a rapid blood sugar spike. The lack of protein (just 3g) and healthy fats means there's little to slow down glucose absorption.
Is Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing suitable for people with lactose intolerance?
This cake contains whey and sodium caseinate, both milk derivatives, so it's not suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
Is Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing gluten-free?
No, this cake contains enriched bleached wheat flour and wheat starch, so it's not gluten-free.
What diets does Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing suit?
This cake is best suited for occasional treats rather than regular consumption. It's not compatible with gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sugar, or low-carb diets.
What should I watch out for with Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing?
This cake is very high in sugar at 36g per serving, which accounts for most of the 49g of carbohydrates. It also contains wheat flour and milk derivatives (whey and sodium caseinate), so it's not suitable for those with celiac disease or dairy allergies.
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.
