Calories in Birthday Cakes

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (44.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 200.2
  • Total Fat 9.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 80.1 mg
  • Potassium 19.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 28.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 20.0 g
  • Protein 1.0 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 0.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.3 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 200.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (44.0g)), Birthday Cakes is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 28.0g per serving (56.9% of calories), of which 20.0g are sugars.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ 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

Sugar, Corn Syrup, Enriched Bleached Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Water, Palm and Palm Kernel Oil, Palm and Soybean Oils with Tbhq and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor, Dextrose, Confetti Candy (sugar, Wheat Starch, Modififed Corn Starch, Dextrose, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1), Soybean Oil. Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Candy Toppers (sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Palm Kernel Oil, Cellulose Gum, Soy Lecithin, Vanillin, Polysorbate 60, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Confectioner's Glaze), Corn Starch, Egg Whites, Whey (milk), Leavening (baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Salt, Sorbitan Monostearate, Mono-And Diglycerides, Titanium Dioxide, Annatto Extract, Turmeric, Sorbic Acid (to Preserve Freshness), Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Soy Flour.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

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

Artificial Preservatives: Sorbic Acid, Tbhq

Artificial Colours: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Monostearate, Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Modified Corn Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Natural And Artificial Flavors

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic 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 Birthday Cakes contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories200.2 kcal10%
Total Fat9.0 g12%
Saturated Fat5.0 g25%
Sodium80.1 mg3%
Total Carbohydrate28.0 g10%
Total Sugars20.0 g40%
Protein1.0 g2%
Iron0.3 mg2%
Potassium19.8 mg0%

* 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

Birthday Cakes accounts for 10% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 56.9% of the calories.

Fat 41.1%
Carbs 56.9%
Fat 41.1% Carbs 56.9% Protein 2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 200.2 calories in Birthday Cakes? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 15.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 34.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 21.9 min
HIIT 18.5 min
Roller Skating 21.2 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Birthday Cakes

Is Birthday Cakes good for weight loss?

Birthday cake is calorie-dense at 200 calories per 44g serving with minimal protein (just 1g) and significant sugar (20g), making it a poor choice for weight loss. The high carbohydrate and fat content won't keep you satisfied long, so it's easy to overeat.

How might Birthday Cakes affect blood sugar?

With 28g of carbs and 20g of sugar in a small 44g serving, this cake will cause a rapid spike in blood sugar. The simple carbohydrates and lack of fiber mean the effect will be quick and pronounced, followed by a crash.

Is Birthday Cakes suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

This cake contains whey, a milk product, so it's not suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

Is Birthday Cakes gluten-free?

Birthday cake is not gluten-free, as the main ingredient is enriched bleached wheat flour, and other ingredients contain wheat starch and modified wheat starch.

What should I watch out for with Birthday Cakes?

The sugar content is exceptionally high at 20g per serving—that's about half the daily limit for added sugars recommended by health organizations. Watch for artificial dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1) if you're sensitive to food coloring, and note that it contains both milk and soy.

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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