Snacks, corn cakes
FDC 168857cake (9 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 30 · -14 vs Snacks medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 488 mg | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 83 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 24 g | |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 114 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 70 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.22 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.17 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | |
| Protein | 0.73 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.7 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6.3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168857Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the snacks median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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