Calories in Hummingbird Cake

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (76.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 300.2
  • Total Fat 15.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol 29.6 mg
  • Sodium 259.9 mg
  • Potassium 34.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 39.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 24.0 g
  • Protein 3.0 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 66.1 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.0 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 300.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (76.0g)), Hummingbird Cake is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 39.0g per serving (51.5% of calories), of which 24.0g 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

Sugar, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Soybean Oil, Egg, Pecans, Crushed Pineapple (pineapple, Pineapple Juice, Ascorbic Acid [preservative]), Contains Less than 2% of Each of the Following: Modified Food Starch, Wheat Flour, Whey, Corn Syrup, Cinnamon, Bananas, Palm Oil, Vegetable Shortening (palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Mono- and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Tbhq [preservative], Citric Acid [preservative]), Salt, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Baking Soda, Mono- and Diglycerides, Vital Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Cornstarch, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Orange Peel, Citric Acid, Baking Powder (sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Cornstarch, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate), Cellulose Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Agar-Agar, Locust Bean Gum, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Sodium Citrate, Gellan Gum, Pectin, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Erythorbic Acid (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Yellow 5, Caramel Color, Yellow 6, Sodium Propionate Preservative, Annatto Extract Color, Enzymes, Turmeric Extract Color.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

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

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tbhq, Sodium Propionate

Artificial Colours: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Caramel Color

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Polysorbate 60, Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Stearoyl Lactylate, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Modified Food Starch, Agar, Agar-Agar, Pectin, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Pyrophosphate

Flavour Enhancers: Natural And Artificial Flavors

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Calcium Carbonate, 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 Hummingbird Cake contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories300.2 kcal15%
Total Fat15.0 g19%
Saturated Fat2.5 g13%
Cholesterol29.6 mg10%
Sodium259.9 mg11%
Total Carbohydrate39.0 g14%
Total Sugars24.0 g48%
Protein3.0 g6%
Calcium66.1 mg5%
Iron1.0 mg6%
Potassium34.2 mg1%

* 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

Hummingbird 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 51.5% of the calories.

Fat 44.6%
Carbs 51.5%
Fat 44.6% Carbs 51.5% Protein 4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 300.2 calories in Hummingbird Cake? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 22.7 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 51.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 32.8 min
HIIT 27.8 min
Cycling (High Intensity) 18.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Hummingbird Cake

How might Hummingbird Cake affect blood sugar?

With 39g of carbs and 24g of sugar in a single serving, this cake will cause a significant blood sugar spike. The lack of fiber and modest protein content means there's little to slow down the absorption of these carbohydrates.

Is Hummingbird Cake suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

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

Is Hummingbird Cake gluten-free?

No, this cake contains wheat flour and vital wheat gluten, making it unsuitable for anyone following a gluten-free diet.

What diets does Hummingbird Cake suit?

This cake is not well-suited for low-carb, keto, or diabetic-friendly diets due to its high sugar and carbohydrate content. It's also not appropriate for gluten-free or dairy-free diets.

What should I watch out for with Hummingbird Cake?

This cake is quite high in sugar at 24g per serving, which makes up most of the 39g of carbs. It also contains wheat flour and whey, so it's not suitable for those with celiac disease or dairy sensitivities. The ingredient list includes several preservatives and artificial colors if you prefer to limit those.

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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