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A moist sweet cake made with semolina, zucchini, and chocolate or cocoa.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Zucchini chocolate mannik (80 g) has 226 calories. That works out to 282 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.4 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 6.4 µg of Selenium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
226
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
34.4g
· 13% DV
Protein
4g
· 8% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% 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 61% · Protein 7% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 226 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.56 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 4 g | 8% |
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) | 80 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 169 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 226 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 338 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 395 kcal |
Calculated from 282 calories per 100 g.
Zucchini chocolate mannik is a moist semolina cake made with grated zucchini and chocolate or cocoa. Eggs and a dairy ingredient are commonly used to bring the batter together, while the semolina gives the cake its characteristic texture.
Usually, zucchini chocolate mannik tastes more like chocolate cake than zucchini. The zucchini mainly adds moisture and softness, and finely grating it makes its pieces less noticeable in the finished cake.
To make zucchini chocolate mannik, mix grated zucchini with a semolina-based batter and add cocoa or chocolate, then bake until the centre is set. Follow your recipe for proportions, and account for extra moisture if the zucchini is especially watery.
Squeeze out some liquid if the grated zucchini is very watery, but do not dry it completely. A little moisture helps keep zucchini chocolate mannik tender; too much can leave the middle wet or slow down baking.
Not always; soaking depends on the zucchini chocolate mannik recipe. Resting the batter can give the semolina time to absorb liquid and soften, so follow the recipe if it specifies a resting step.
Zucchini chocolate mannik can stay soggy if the zucchini releases too much liquid or the cake is underbaked. Check the centre with a skewer before taking it out; wet batter on the skewer means it needs more baking.
Yes, melted chocolate can replace cocoa in zucchini chocolate mannik, but it adds fat and sweetness as well as chocolate flavour. Adjust the batter and sugar to suit the chocolate and your recipe rather than swapping equal amounts automatically.
Store zucchini chocolate mannik covered in the refrigerator because its zucchini-rich crumb is moist. Let a slice sit briefly at room temperature before serving if you prefer a softer texture.
Yes, zucchini chocolate mannik freezes well in individual slices. Wrap the cooled pieces tightly to protect them from drying out, then thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
Mannik is associated with Russian and other Eastern European home baking, where semolina is a defining ingredient. Zucchini chocolate mannik is a variation that adds grated zucchini and chocolate or cocoa to that style of cake.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Vitamin E
0.88mg · 6% DV
B3
0.88mg · 6% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.4µg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
76mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Sodium
144mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
136mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 226 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Zucchini chocolate mannik is a semolina-based cake made moist with grated zucchini and flavoured with chocolate or cocoa. Mannik is a home-baked cake associated with Russian-speaking and other Eastern European kitchens; this variation combines the semolina’s hearty crumb with the mild sweetness of zucchini and a deeper cocoa flavour.
Serve it in slices with tea or coffee, as an afternoon treat or a simple dessert. It is denser and moister than a typical sponge cake, and its nutritional profile is mainly carbohydrate, with modest protein and some fat. For a less rich serving, skip frosting or cream and pair a small slice with plain tea or coffee.
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.
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.
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
2.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.