Fruitcake: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: fruitcake.
57.9g net carbs per 100 g
3.9carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
53glycemic index
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Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 57.9 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 9.1 g |
| Energy | 324 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174939 “Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared”. Net carbs = total carbs 61.6 g − fiber 3.7 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 piece43 g | 2 pieces86 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 24.9 | 49.8 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 2.1 | 4.1 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.7 | 3.3 |
| Glycemic load | 13 | 26 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 53. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
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