Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.2 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 26% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 21% | |
| Niacin | 2.6 MG | 16% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 53 UG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.1 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 205 MG | 16% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 MG | 14% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 143 MG | 11% | |
| Potassium, K | 106 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 506 MG | 22% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.3 MG | 14% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17 UG | 31% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Sodium, Na (22% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (31% DV).
- Good source of Thiamin (26% DV).
- Good source of Riboflavin (21% DV).
About Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe
Shortcake made biscuit-style from recipe is a lightly sweetened, tender baked round closer to a buttery biscuit than a sponge cake. Fat runs fairly high from the butter or shortening, and the base is refined flour with negligible fiber. Protein is modest. On its own it is simply a slightly sweet bread, but split and layered with macerated strawberries and whipped cream it becomes a summer classic that earns its indulgent reputation.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe include Selenium, Se (31% DV) , Thiamin (26% DV) , Sodium, Na (22% DV) , and Riboflavin (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 346 calories per 100 grams, Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe gets 7% of its calories from protein, 56% from carbohydrates, and 37% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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