Linzer torte - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Linzer torte consists of 23% fat, 8% protein, 44% carbs, 3% fiber and 20% water. Linzer torte has 423 calories per 100g, that is 132% higher than other foods in Cakes and pastries. In total 49% of the calories in Linzer torte are from fat, 8% from protein and 42% from carbohydrates.

  • High Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 70
  • High in carbs 30.8g carbohydrates per portion of 70g
  • High Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 21.6
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Can you eat Linzer torte for a low carb diet?

With 30.8g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 21.6 in a portion of 70g, Linzer torte should be avoided for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Linzer torte contains high amounts of Fructose, is high in Gluten and has a moderate amount of Lactose.

Linzer torte: nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g 		Linzer torte
avg Cakes and pastries[1]
Calories (kcal) 423.0 320.7
Fat (g) 23.0 15.4
Protein (g) 8.0 5.5
Carbohydrates (g) 44.0 39.0
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 26.0 39.0
Polysaccharides (g) 18.0 39.0
Fibers (g) 2.6 1.6
Sodium (mg) 70.0 84.9
Water (g) 20.0 36.9
[1] average of Cakes and pastries

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (70g) of Linzer torte contains:

  • 296.1 Calories
  • 16.1g of Fat
  • 5.6g of Protein
  • and 30.8g of Carbs
  • 49.0mg of sodium - 0.0% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 31.5mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.1% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 0.6mg of Zinc - 0.1% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 0.8mg of Iron - 0.1% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 129.5mg of Potassium - 0.0% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • No Vitamin C
  • 0.2mg of Vitamin B12 - 0.1% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

For every gram of carbs in Linzer torte you get

  • 0.18 grams of protein compared to the average of 0.46g per gram of carbs among all foods. Other foods in Cakes and pastries have on average 0.14g of proteins per 1 gram of carbs.
  • 0.52 grams of fat (total average 0.66g, other foods in Cakes and pastries 0.39g)
  • 0.06 grams of fibers (total average 0.13g, other foods in Cakes and pastries 0.04g)

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Linzer torte?

Vitamins
per 100g 		Linzer torte
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 0.0 1.5
Vitamin E (mg) 4.5 1.4
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 10.0 9.2
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0.3 0.3
Retinol (μg) 135.0 119.0
beta-Carotene (μg) 85.0
[1] average of Cakes and pastries

Is Linzer torte rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (70g) for Linzer torte of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Linzer torte

Minerals
per 100g 		Linzer torte
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 45.0 20.0
Zinc (mg) 0.9 0.6
Sodium (mg) 70.0 84.9
Calcium (mg) 35.0 41.8
Iron (mg) 1.1 1.0
Potassium (mg) 185.0 168.3
Phosphorus (mg) 140.0 92.7
[1] average of Cakes and pastries

Is Linzer torte high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Linzer torte we looked at the portion size (70g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Linzer torte

44.0% of Linzer torte are carbs, per serving of 70g that makes 30.8g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g 		Linzer torte
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 26.0 21.3
Polysaccharides (g) 18.0 17.7
Total carbs (g) 44.0 39.0
[1] average of Cakes and pastries

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Linzer torte?

The Glycemic Index of Linzer torte is 70, which would be considered as high. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 21.6 and can be regarded as high.

Allergens in Linzer torte

  • is high in Gluten
  • has a moderate amount of Lactose
  • high amounts of Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Linzer torte

Of the 23.0g total fat per 100g in Linzer torte, 9.9g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 2.4g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 9.4g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 95.0mg.