Sugars and Sweets / Pastries and Desserts
Cake, kababayan
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 361kcal / 2530kcal (14%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.3 g/ 71g (8%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 9.9 g/ 42g (23%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 61.6 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.07%) |
Vit B1 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 124 mg/ 750mg (16%) source |
Phosphorus | 84 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Sodium | 595 mg/ 1500mg (39%) |
What is this food?
Cake (sweet dessert).
Why it matters to health
Cake is energy-dense, so a 100g serving can add a lot of calories quickly. It also has carbohydrates and sugar (about 21.3g sugar per 100g), plus fat (about 9.9g total, with 1.87g saturated fat) and sodium (about 595mg). On the positive side, it can fit into a balanced eating pattern when you keep portions in check—especially if you’re having it as a snack after a full meal. Too much frequently may make it harder to manage calories, sugar intake, and saturated fat, and sodium can add up if you also eat salty viands that day.
Healthier tips
- Keep cake to a small portion (think a few bites) and pair it with a filling snack like fruit or plain yogurt to help balance your meal plan.
- Choose timing: have it after your main meals (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks) rather than replacing meals.
- If you can, pick options with less frosting or smaller servings; frosting often increases sugar and saturated fat.
- Balance the rest of the day: add more fiber-rich foods (vegetables, whole grains, fruits) so your overall day feels more satisfying.
- Watch sodium by not pairing cake with very salty snacks (e.g., chips) on the same day.
Common Filipino dishes
Mango float, leche flan, ube cake, brazo de mercedes, sans rival
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