Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, chocolate with frosting
Whole food · Baked Products
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This is a classic, mass-produced snack cake featuring a soft, chocolate-flavored sponge sandwiching a sweet, creamy filling, all enrobed in a smooth chocolate frosting. Its texture is light, airy, and uniformly soft, designed for a quick, indulgent treat. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy, high-sugar item, delivering a significant carbohydrate load from refined flour and added sugars.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 60% carbs · 36% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its intense, familiar sweetness and the comforting, nostalgic ritual of peeling back the wrapper for a guaranteed treat. Its perfect portability and uniform taste make it a reliable go-to for a quick dessert or lunchbox addition.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent crashes, potentially leaving you hungrier. Those monitoring blood sugar, managing weight, or with gluten or soy allergies should be cautious. To mitigate, pair a small portion with a source of protein (like Greek yogurt or nuts) or healthy fat to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers a consistent, convenient, and shelf-stable snack.
- Satisfies a strong craving for sweet, chocolate-flavored comfort food.
- The soft texture is easy to eat and requires no preparation.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic creme-filled, chocolate-coated snack cake was invented in 1919 and its production line can produce over 6 million cakes per day in a single factory.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 18.6 g |
| Energy | 399 kcal |
| Energy | 1670 kj |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.9 g |
| Ash | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 60.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 116 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 3.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 87.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 176 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 332 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.30 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.48 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 3.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin | 0.93 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.14 mg |
| Folate, total | 26.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 13.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 13.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 35.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 20.6 mg |
| Betaine | 36.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.06 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 10.6 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 6.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 215 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.16 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.6 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.9 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 8.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g |
| Threonine | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.16 g |
| Leucine | 0.26 g |
| Lysine | 0.20 g |
| Methionine | 0.05 g |
| Cystine | 0.06 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.16 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.12 g |
| Valine | 0.19 g |
| Arginine | 0.16 g |
| Histidine | 0.07 g |
| Alanine | 0.15 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.30 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.77 g |
| Glycine | 0.13 g |
| Proline | 0.25 g |
| Serine | 0.17 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is this snack cake a good source of protein?
No, with only about 3.6g of protein per 100g, it is very low in protein. Its primary macronutrient is carbohydrate, mostly from sugar and refined flour.
Can I eat this if I'm trying to eat more fiber?
It's not an effective source of fiber, providing only about 3.2g per 100g. You would need to eat a very large, unhealthy portion to get a significant amount, which would come with excessive sugar and calories.
What is the 'creme' filling made of?
The filling is typically a non-dairy, shelf-stable frosting made primarily from sugar, vegetable oil (like palm or soybean oil), and various thickeners, emulsifiers, and flavorings, not fresh cream.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.99 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 3.2 g fiber · 37.8 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.89 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.