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High protein, sugar-free, contains flour and butter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Half protein cake (sugar-free, flour, butter, protein powder) (60 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.8 g of carbs, 11.4 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 102 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
162
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
10.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
11.4g
· 23% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 29% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 162 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.72 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 243 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 243 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (double) | 120 g | 324 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
A half protein cake is made by mixing protein powder with flour, butter and eggs, then baking the batter. Avoid overmixing, which can make the cake dense, and adjust the batter’s consistency before baking because different protein powders absorb liquid differently.
A half protein cake often sinks when it is underbaked, the oven door is opened too early, or the batter contains too much protein powder. Let the cake set before checking it, and avoid changing the ingredient balance without adjusting the baking time.
Yes, whey protein can be used in a half protein cake. It may make the crumb drier or firmer than regular cake, so avoid adding more powder than the recipe calls for and check the cake before the end of baking.
To keep a half protein cake moist, avoid overbaking it and don’t overload the batter with protein powder. Butter contributes richness, but protein powder absorbs moisture; check the batter consistency and remove the cake once it is baked through.
Yes, a half protein cake can provide protein after a workout, so it may serve as an alternative to a shake. It also contains flour and butter, so it is a more substantial food rather than just a protein drink.
It can, if the protein powder contains a sweetener or has a sweet flavour. Sugar-free does not necessarily mean unsweetened; with plain protein powder, a half protein cake will usually taste less sweet than a conventional cake.
Yes, you can freeze a half protein cake. Wrap individual pieces tightly or seal them in a freezer-safe container, then thaw in the refrigerator; warm the cake gently, since overheating can make its texture dry.
A half protein cake does not cause weight loss by itself. Its protein may help with fullness, but the flour and butter make portion size relevant; treat it as a snack or dessert rather than assuming it is a free-from-limit food.
Yes, a half protein cake can be part of breakfast. Pairing it with fruit or yogurt can make the meal more varied, since the cake itself is mainly a baked treat made with flour, butter and protein powder.
A half protein cake can be denser because protein powder does not behave like flour and can absorb more liquid. Mixing the batter too much or using extra powder can make the texture even heavier.
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.92µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Calcium
66mg · 7% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 162 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Half protein cake is a sugar-free-style baked cake made with flour and butter, with protein powder mixed into the batter. It is a modern, often home-baked option rather than a traditional regional dessert; the exact flavour and sweetness depend on the protein powder and the rest of the recipe. Its crumb may be denser than a regular sponge cake.
You can serve a slice with tea or coffee as a snack, or have it as a convenient breakfast bite. It is high in protein, while the flour and butter still make it a filling, substantial cake. For a lighter-feeling snack, keep the slice modest and pair it with fresh fruit or plain yogurt.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
3.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.