Food guide

Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

Whole GrainsPlant-Based

Chocolate Cake, a nutrient-dense whole grains food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chocolate cake for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 389 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chocolate Cake
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	389 kcal	389 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	3.5 g	3.5 g	0.9 g
Carbohydrate	52.8 g	52.8 g	13.6 g
Fat	20 g	20 g	5.1 g
Fibre	2.2 g	2.2 g	0.6 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of chocolate cake, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chocolate Cake
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1 µg	1 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	4.3 mg	4.3 mg	29%
Vitamin K	28.9 µg	28.9 µg	24%
Thiamin	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.057 mg	0.057 mg	4%
Niacin	0.77 mg	0.77 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Folate	23 µg	23 µg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.19 mg	0.19 mg	4%
Choline	22 mg	22 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	30 mg	30 mg	2%
Iron	3 mg	3 mg	17%
Magnesium	31 mg	31 mg	7%
Phosphorus	137 mg	137 mg	11%
Potassium	270 mg	270 mg	6%
Sodium	348 mg	348 mg	15%
Zinc	0.58 mg	0.58 mg	5%
Selenium	7.8 µg	7.8 µg	14%
Copper	0.22 mg	0.22 mg	24%
Manganese	0.33 mg	0.33 mg	14%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cake, chocolate, commercially prepared with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat chocolate cake?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Chocolate Cake is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Beans, Eggs, Vegetables.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.