Sugars and Sweets / Pastries and Desserts
Cake, chocolate
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 373kcal / 2530kcal (14%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.6 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 12.6 g/ 42g (30%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 59.3 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 12 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.21 mg/ 1mg (17%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 63 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 102 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 3 mg/ 12mg (25%) source |
Sodium | 352 mg/ 1500mg (23%) |
What is this food?
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
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
- 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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