Snacks

Snacks, corn cakes

FDC 168857cake (9 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 30 · -14 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, corn cakes is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 30 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 48 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (27% DV), a good source of protein (16% DV). Most of its 387 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (488 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (23.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 8.1 g · 8%Carb 83.4 g · 86%Fat 2.4 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories387 kcal19%
Total fat2.4 g3%
Saturated fat0.42 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium488 mg21%
Carbohydrate83 g30%
Dietary fiber1.9 g7%
Sugars24 g
Protein8.1 g16%
Potassium157 mg3%
Calcium19 mg1%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium114 mg27%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A70 µg8%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168857

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium27% DV
Protein16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density30 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g8.1 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g1.9 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g488 vs 400 median

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