Calories in Lemon Burst Cake

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (85.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 289.9
  • Total Fat 13.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol 10.2 mg
  • Sodium 310.3 mg
  • Potassium 40.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 39.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 26.0 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 16.2 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

With 289.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (85.0g)), Lemon Burst Cake 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 (54.7% of calories), of which 26.0g 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, Enriched Wheat Flour Bleached (flour, Nacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil, Leavening (baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Aluminum Sulfate), Food Starch Modified, Dextrose, Propylene Glycol, Mono & Diesters of Fatty Acids, Mono & Diglycerides with Bht & Citric Acid as Preservatives, Salt, Nonfat Milk Solids, Sorbitan Monostearate, Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 60, Wheat Starch, Silicon Dioxide, Water, Sucrose, Maltodextrin, Egg Whites, Guar Gum, Triethyl, Citrate, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Lemon Peel (lemon Peel, Water and Citric Acid), Corn Syrup, Natural Flavors, Preservatives (sodium Benzoate, Sodium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate), Yellow 5, Sodium Citrate, Margarine (palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Salt with Mono and Diglycerides Added, Colored with Annatto, Calcium Disodium Edta Added as a Preservative, Artificial Butter Flavor, Vitamin a Palmitate Added), Whole Eggs Shortening (palm Oil & Soybean Oil with Mono and Diglycerides and Polysorbate 60 Added, Tbhq and Citric Acid Added to Protect Flavor), Orange Pulp, Glycerin Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Silicate, Ascorbic Acid, Bourbonnais Vanilla (natural and Artificial Flavors, Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Caramel, Color, Partially Immersed Sugar Syrup, Glycerin, Citric Acid), Lemon Pulp, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Gellan Gum, Lemon Oil, Titanium Dioxide (as Color), Fd&c Yellow 6

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

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

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

Artificial Colours: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Fd&C Yellow 6

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Pyrophosphate

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor, Natural And Artificial Flavors

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, 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 Lemon Burst Cake contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories289.9 kcal14.5%
Total Fat13.0 g17%
Saturated Fat4.0 g20%
Cholesterol10.2 mg3%
Sodium310.3 mg13%
Total Carbohydrate39.0 g14%
Total Sugars26.0 g52%
Protein3.0 g6%
Calcium16.2 mg1%
Iron1.0 mg6%
Potassium40.0 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

Lemon Burst Cake accounts for 14.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 54.7% of the calories.

Fat 41%
Carbs 54.7%
Fat 41% Carbs 54.7% Protein 4.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 289.9 calories in Lemon Burst Cake? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 50.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 31.7 min
HIIT 26.9 min
Rowing 39.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Lemon Burst Cake

How might Lemon Burst Cake affect blood sugar?

With 39g of carbs and 26g of sugar in a relatively small 85g serving, this cake will cause a rapid spike in blood sugar. The refined carbohydrates and lack of fiber mean your body will absorb the sugars quickly, leading to a sharp glucose spike followed by a potential crash.

Is Lemon Burst Cake suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

While this cake contains nonfat milk solids and sodium stearoyl lactylate, the amount of actual lactose is minimal. People with mild lactose intolerance may be fine, but those with severe sensitivity should check their individual tolerance level.

Is Lemon Burst Cake gluten-free?

No, this is not gluten-free. It contains enriched wheat flour and wheat starch as primary ingredients.

What diets does Lemon Burst Cake suit?

This cake doesn't suit most health-conscious diets due to its high sugar content and processed ingredients. It's not suitable for low-carb, keto, or diabetic-friendly diets, and the refined flour means it's not appropriate for whole-food or unprocessed-food approaches either.

What should I watch out for with Lemon Burst Cake?

This cake is very high in sugar at 26g per serving, which accounts for most of the 39g of carbs. It also contains several artificial additives, preservatives, and food colorings (Yellow 5 and Yellow 6), along with trans fats from the shortening and margarine ingredients.

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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