Calories in Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains 371 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 slice (100 g) — carries about 371 kcal.
An average for cream-layered cake; fruit cakes run ~20-30% lighter.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 slice (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 371 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g | 53 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 40 g | 40 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~93 minutes
~37 minutes
Approximate, for a ~371 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chocolate cake?
Chocolate cake contains 371 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 slice (100 g) — carries about 371 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does chocolate cake have?
Per 100 g: 5 g protein, 15 g fat and 53 g carbohydrates, of which 1.8 g fibre and 40 g sugars.
Is chocolate cake suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 371 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 slice (100 g)) is ~371 kcal. An average for cream-layered cake; fruit cakes run ~20-30% lighter.
How much does one serving of chocolate cake weigh?
The typical serving is 1 slice (100 g) — about 100 g, which equals ~371 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of chocolate cake?
Roughly 93 minutes of brisk walking or 37 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.