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Cake, chocolate Nutrition Facts

PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 373kcal / 2530kcal (14%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
12.6 g/ 42g (30%)
Saturated Fat
3.72 g/ 20g (18%)
Cholesterol
14 mg/ 300mg (4%)
Unsaturated Fat
7.51 g
Total Carbohydrates
59.3 g/ 348g (17%)
Dietary Fiber
2.2 g/ 20g (11%)
Sugar
40.4 g/ 63g (64%)
Protein
5.6 g/ 71g (7%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
12 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.21 mg/ 1mg (17%)
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Vitamin B2
0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B3
1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%)

Minerals

Calcium
63 mg/ 750mg (8%)
Iron
3 mg/ 12mg (25%)
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Phosphorus
102 mg/ 700mg (14%)
Sodium
352 mg/ 1500mg (23%)
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Cake with chocolate (sweet dessert). It’s mainly a source of carbohydrates and sugar, with some fat from the cake and chocolate.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
This type of cake can be enjoyable, but it’s calorie-dense and often high in added sugar. In this serving, there’s 40.4 g sugar and 59.3 g total carbohydrates, plus 12.6 g total fat (with 3.7 g saturated fat) and 352 mg sodium. Too much sugar and saturated fat, especially if eaten often, can make it harder to manage energy intake and support heart health. The good part: it also provides a small amount of dietary fiber (2.2 g), but it’s usually not enough to balance a very sweet dessert—so pairing it with meals and choosing smaller portions helps.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Portion first: try a smaller slice (or share) so it fits your daily meals and snacks.
  • Timing: place it as part of your 1–2 snacks, not as an extra after every meal.
  • Balance the plate: pair with fruit or plain yogurt (instead of another sugary drink) to add volume and nutrients.
  • Watch drinks: if you eat cake, choose water or unsweetened drinks to avoid stacking sugar.
  • Choose smarter swaps sometimes: look for cakes with less sugar, or go for dark chocolate in smaller amounts.
Common Filipino dishes
Chocolate cake, Sans Rival, Brazo de Mercedes, Mango cake, Leche flan
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