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Bitter Pop Cake Calories
Chocolate-coated, stick-served, bitter chocolate pop cake
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Bitter Pop Cake (35 g) has 147 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.3 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Bitter Pop Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
147
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
19.3g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 5% · Fat 43%
Bitter Pop Cake nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.15 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Bitter Pop Cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 294 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 441 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Pop Cake
What is a Bitter Pop Cake?
A Bitter Pop Cake is a bite-sized cake treat served on a stick and coated in bitter chocolate. Its small portions make it easy to serve at parties, and the coating can be decorated with sprinkles or other toppings.
How do you make a Bitter Pop Cake?
To make a Bitter Pop Cake, combine cake crumbs with enough binder to shape them into firm balls, then chill them. Dip each stick in melted chocolate before inserting it, coat the chilled cake balls in bitter chocolate, and let the coating set upright.
Why do Bitter Pop Cakes fall off their sticks?
Bitter Pop Cakes tend to fall off when the cake balls are too large, too soft, or not secured to the sticks. Dip each stick in melted chocolate before inserting it, and chill the balls before coating so they hold together more firmly.
Why does the coating on a Bitter Pop Cake crack?
The coating on a Bitter Pop Cake can crack when a very cold cake ball meets warm melted chocolate and then changes temperature quickly. Let chilled balls sit briefly before dipping, and avoid overheating the chocolate to reduce the temperature shock.
What ingredients go into a Bitter Pop Cake?
A Bitter Pop Cake is generally made with cake crumbs, a binder that holds the crumbs together, and a bitter chocolate coating. Recipes vary in the binder and decorations, which may include sprinkles or chopped nuts.
How should you store a Bitter Pop Cake?
Store a Bitter Pop Cake in a covered container in the refrigerator, especially if its binder contains cream or another perishable ingredient. Keep it away from strong-smelling foods, and let it stand briefly before serving if you prefer a softer bite.
Can you freeze a Bitter Pop Cake?
Yes, a Bitter Pop Cake can be frozen. Wrap the pieces individually or place them in an airtight container, then thaw them in the refrigerator before serving. Slow thawing helps limit condensation on the chocolate coating.
How do you get a smooth chocolate coating on a Bitter Pop Cake?
For a smooth Bitter Pop Cake coating, melt the chocolate gently and use a narrow, deep container so each cake ball can be dipped in one motion. Let excess chocolate drip off, then keep the pop upright while the coating sets.
What is the difference between a Bitter Pop Cake and a cake truffle?
A Bitter Pop Cake is designed to be served on a stick, while a cake truffle is usually served as a small, round bite without one. Both can use cake crumbs and a chocolate coating, but the stick changes how the pop is assembled and served.
What can you decorate a Bitter Pop Cake with?
A Bitter Pop Cake can be decorated with sprinkles, finely chopped nuts, or a contrasting chocolate drizzle. Add the decorations while the bitter chocolate coating is still wet so they adhere before it sets.
Bitter Pop Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.28mg · 2% DV
B5
0.09mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Iron
0.74mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
28mg · 4% DV
Sodium
74mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
56mg · 2% DV
Bitter Pop Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Bitter Pop Cake
To burn the 147 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Bitter Pop Cake?
Bitter Pop Cake is a cake-pop-style treat: cake is shaped into a small ball, fixed on a stick and coated in bitter chocolate. Cake pops became popular in the United States, and this format is now familiar at parties and in bakeries in many places.
The chocolate shell gives way to a soft, tender cake centre, with the bitter coating balancing the sweetness. It is usually served as a single-serve dessert, often alongside coffee or tea. This is an energy-dense sweet, with 420 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter treat, choose a smaller piece and pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea.
How Nutritious Is Bitter Pop Cake?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Bitter Pop Cake Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Bitter Pop Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Bitter Pop Cake Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Bitter Pop Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.