Calories in Italian Cream Cake

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (104.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 400.4
  • Total Fat 26.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 12.0 g
  • Cholesterol 80.1 mg
  • Sodium 260.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 38.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 21.0 g
  • Protein 4.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 299.5 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 6.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 39.5 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.7 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 400.4 calories per serving (1 Serving (104.0g)), Italian Cream Cake is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (26.0g, 58.2% of calories), including 12.0g of saturated fat.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Saturated Fat ⚠️ 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 Mix (sugar, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Vegetable Shortening [palm Oil, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate], Whey [milk], Modified Food Starch, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Baking Soda, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavor [contains Egg], Xanthan Gum), Cream (nonfat Milk, Carrageenan, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 80), Eggs, Cream Cheese (pasteurized Cultured Milk, Cream, Salt, Stabilizers [xanthan, Carob Bean, And/or Guar Gums]), Corn Oil (fully Refined and Dewaxed Corn Oil), Non-Dairy Whipped Topping (water, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Carbohydrate Gum, Polysorbate 60, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor Colored with Beta Carotene), Water, Mascarpone Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cream, Citric Acid), Vanilla Crunch (bleached Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Baking Soda), Sugar, Powdered Sugar (sugar, Cornstarch), Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Flour (enriched Bleached Wheat Flour [niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Butter (cream, Natural Flavoring), Vanilla Crumb (enriched Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Whey, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Baking Soda), Vanilla Powder (dextrose, Wheat Starch, Palm Oil, Natural Flavor), Pork Gelatin, Modified Food Starch, Lemon Compound (sugar, Corn Syrup, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Water, Modified Cornstarch, Citric Acid, Lemon Flavor, Lemon Extract, Yellow 5, Ascorbic Acid), Vanillin (glucose, Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vanillin, Propylene Glycol).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

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

Artificial Colours: Yellow 5

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor, Natural And Artificial Flavors

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Ascorbic 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 Italian Cream Cake contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories400.4 kcal20%
Total Fat26.0 g33%
Saturated Fat12.0 g60%
Cholesterol80.1 mg27%
Sodium260.0 mg11%
Total Carbohydrate38.0 g14%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Total Sugars21.0 g42%
Protein4.0 g8%
Vitamin A299.5 IU6%
Vitamin C6.0 mg7%
Calcium39.5 mg3%
Iron0.7 mg4%

* 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

Italian Cream Cake accounts for 20% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 58.2% of the calories.

Fat 58.2%
Carbs 37.8%
Fat 58.2% Carbs 37.8% Protein 4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 400.4 calories in Italian Cream Cake? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 30.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 69.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 43.8 min
HIIT 37.1 min
Running: 12 Minutes Per Mile 35.9 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Italian Cream Cake

How might Italian Cream Cake affect blood sugar?

With 38g of carbs and 21g of sugar paired with minimal fiber (just 1g), this cake will cause a rapid blood sugar spike. The refined carbohydrates and high sugar content offer little to slow digestion, making it a poor choice if you're managing blood sugar levels.

Is Italian Cream Cake heart-healthy?

This isn't a heart-friendly option due to the 12g of saturated fat per serving and the presence of partially hydrogenated oils, which contain trans fats. The high sodium (260mg) and cholesterol (80mg) add to concerns for cardiovascular health.

Is Italian Cream Cake suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

This cake is not suitable for people with lactose intolerance, as it contains multiple dairy ingredients including nonfat milk, cream, cream cheese, mascarpone, whey, and butter.

Is Italian Cream Cake gluten-free?

This cake is not gluten-free—it contains wheat flour in the cake mix, vanilla crunch topping, vanilla crumb, and other components throughout the recipe.

What should I watch out for with Italian Cream Cake?

This cake contains 21g of sugar per serving—more than half the daily limit for many people—along with saturated fat and partially hydrogenated oils that can add up quickly. It also contains wheat flour and dairy (milk, cream, cream cheese, mascarpone, whey, and butter), so it's not suitable if you have celiac disease or lactose intolerance.

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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