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Chocolate muffin cake Calories
Sweet, energy-dense cocoa baked good
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate muffin cake (75 g) has 308 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.4 g of carbs, 4.4 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 4.5 µg of Biotin covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate muffin cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
308
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
41.4g
· 15% DV
Protein
4.4g
· 9% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 6% · Fat 40%
Chocolate muffin cake nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (75 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 308 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.05 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% |
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 Chocolate muffin cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 75 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 115 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 38 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 451 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 140 g | 574 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 150 g | 615 kcal |
| 1 pack (triple) | 300 g | 1230 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate muffin cake
What is the difference between chocolate muffin cake and chocolate cupcakes?
Chocolate muffin cake is usually less sweet, denser, and served without frosting, while chocolate cupcakes tend to have a lighter cake crumb and a decorated topping. The distinction is not absolute: recipes and serving styles can overlap.
How do you make chocolate muffin cake moist?
To keep chocolate muffin cake moist, avoid overmixing the batter and take it out of the oven as soon as a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Overbaking dries the crumb, while mixing too long can make it tough.
Why did my chocolate muffin cake sink in the middle?
Chocolate muffin cake can sink if the oven door is opened too early, the raising agent is old or mismeasured, or the batter is overmixed. Let the muffins set before checking them, and measure the leavening carefully.
Can you freeze chocolate muffin cake?
Yes, chocolate muffin cake freezes well. Let each piece cool completely, wrap it separately, and store the pieces in an airtight freezer container. Thaw at room temperature before serving, or warm briefly for a softer texture.
How should chocolate muffin cake be stored?
Store chocolate muffin cake in an airtight container at room temperature once it has cooled completely. Sealing it while warm traps steam and can make the tops sticky. Muffins with a cream or dairy-based filling should be refrigerated.
Can you use melted chocolate instead of cocoa in chocolate muffin cake?
Yes, but melted chocolate adds fat and sugar as well as chocolate flavor, so it is not a direct one-for-one swap for cocoa. Adjusting the recipe’s other ingredients helps prevent the muffins from becoming overly sweet or heavy.
Why is my chocolate muffin cake dry?
Chocolate muffin cake is often dry because it was baked too long or the batter was mixed too much. Check the center with a toothpick near the end of baking and stop mixing once the flour is incorporated.
Can you add chocolate chips to chocolate muffin cake?
Yes, chocolate chips work well in chocolate muffin cake and add pockets of melted chocolate. Fold them in at the end so the batter is not overmixed; tossing the chips lightly with flour can help keep them from sinking.
How do you know when chocolate muffin cake is done?
Chocolate muffin cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter. The top should also spring back lightly when touched.
What can you serve with chocolate muffin cake?
Chocolate muffin cake goes well with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. Fresh berries can balance its rich cocoa flavor, while a little yogurt or lightly whipped cream makes it a more substantial dessert.
Chocolate muffin cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
4.5µg · 15% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B5
0.41mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.25µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
89mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Sodium
240mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
Chocolate muffin cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chocolate muffin cake
To burn the 308 calories in 1 piece (medium) (75 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 Chocolate muffin cake?
Chocolate muffin cake is a small, individually baked cake made from sweet batter flavoured with cocoa. Muffin-style baking is associated with British and North American traditions, and versions like this are now common in cafés and home kitchens around the world. It is usually soft and tender, with a mild cocoa flavour; some recipes make the crumb richer or more chocolatey than others.
Enjoy it as a snack, with tea or coffee, or as a simple dessert. It is a sweet, energy-dense bake, with 410 calories per 100 g. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee for a less-sweet contrast, or share one if you would prefer a smaller portion.
How Nutritious Is Chocolate muffin 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 Chocolate muffin cake Processed?
NOVA 3
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 Chocolate muffin cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chocolate muffin 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
Chocolate muffin cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 108.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (108.5:1).
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