Source: USDA FoodData Central · Chocolate, Commercially Prepared · Data verified by CaloriesCalc
* % Daily Value based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 384mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | |
| Thiamine | 0.13mg | 11% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Weight | Calories | Protein | Net Carbs | Fat |
|---|
Chocolate cake with frosting (USDA). Cheesecake: ~321 kcal/100g. Angel food cake: 258 kcal — lower. Carrot cake with cream cheese: ~430 kcal/100g. Restaurant slices typically 150-200g.
A plain sponge cake: ~280 kcal/100g. Adding thin buttercream: ~350 kcal. Heavily frosted layer cake: 450+ kcal/100g. Buttercream frosting is approximately 500 kcal/100g — mostly butter and sugar. Reducing frosting amount is the most effective single strategy for reducing cake calories.
Restaurant and bakery slices are typically 150-200g — significantly larger than the USDA 'standard' 111g slice. A 200g restaurant chocolate cake slice with thick frosting: 650-800 kcal — more than a full meal. Sharing a restaurant dessert slice is one of the most effective calorie management strategies.
Angel food cake (egg whites, sugar, flour — no fat) is genuinely lower at ~258 kcal/100g. Naturally fat-free and lower in sodium. Fresh fruit topping makes it one of the more nutritious dessert options.
Cake (347 kcal/100g) is actually lower per 100g than cookies (480 kcal), donuts (452 kcal), or brownies (466 kcal). The concern with cake is portion size — restaurant slices are much larger than typical cookie servings.
Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central. Not medical advice.