Cake
Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 12/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
62% from carbs
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Carbs 62%58.8 g per serving
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Fat 34%14.5 g per serving
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Protein 4%3.5 g per serving
What Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 347.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 4,766.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,590.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 754.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 92.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 5,998.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 4,766.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 1.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 5.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.5 g | |
| Histidine | 82.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 177.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 290.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 216.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 87.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 174.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 142.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 46.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 199.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 147.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 163.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 263.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 67.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 751.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 106.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 271.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 216.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 136.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 19.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 27.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.4 mg | |
| Choline | 36.4 mg | |
| Betaine | 18.7 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 6.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 143.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 53.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 344.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 5.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.0 g | — |
About Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting
Cake is the classic sweet baked dessert at the heart of birthdays, weddings, and celebrations, built from a simple foundation of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil with a leavening agent for lift. From there it branches into endless styles, including fluffy sponge, tender layer cakes, dense pound cake, rich chocolate, cheesecake, and bundt, often filled, frosted with buttercream, and decorated.
As a treat it runs high in sugar and calories while contributing some protein and calcium from eggs and dairy. Cake is served in slices with coffee or tea, stacked and iced for special occasions, soaked in flavored syrups, or paired with fresh fruit and ice cream. Boxed mixes make baking quick, while scratch recipes reward a little care with measuring and mixing. Store most frosted cakes under a cover at room temperature for a couple of days, refrigerate any with cream or custard fillings, and freeze unfrosted layers to bake ahead.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting?
There are 373 calories in 100 g of Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting, or about 106 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting?
Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting contains 3.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting?
Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting has 58.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting?
Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting provides 14.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting a good source of?
Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting is a good source of Phosphorus and Selenium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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