5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake⏱ 8 min total

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Per 1 serving · 136 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
522
26%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    8.2g
    6% of calories
  • Carbs
    51g
    38% of calories
  • Fat
    33g
    55% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake (136 g) has 522 calories, with 8.2 g of protein, 51 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (22% DV), iron (50% DV) and magnesium (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 47% and 32% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
382cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.6g
Net carbs
47g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.7g
32 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin E22%
  • Iron50%
  • Magnesium20%
  • Phosphorus27%
  • Copper68%
  • Manganese32%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber17%
  • Vitamin K12%
  • Riboflavin (B2)14%
  • Vitamin B1216%
  • Pantothenic acid13%
  • Choline14%

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20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat47%
  • Cholesterol32%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 3 min
  1. 1

    Combine the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a mug and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly until smooth.

  2. 2

    Pour in the milk and oil, mixing until fully combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Microwave on high for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the mug. Let it cool slightly before serving, and tip onto a plate if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (136 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A53 μg
6%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D1 μg
5%
Vitamin E3 mg
22%
Vitamin K14 μg
12%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
14%
Niacin1 mg
4%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
6%
Folate (B9)19 μg
5%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
16%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline80 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium67 mg
7%
Iron4 mg
50%
Potassium318 mg
7%
Magnesium84 mg
20%
Phosphorus192 mg
27%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper1 mg
68%
Manganese1 mg
32%
Selenium16 μg
29%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene5 μg—
Caffeine29 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Lactose1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats19 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline0.4 g—
Retinol53 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose30 g—
Theobromine280 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 522 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 99min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 63min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 43min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 73min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake?

One serving of 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake (1 serving) has 522 calories, which works out to 382 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 47 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake?

53 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake?

32 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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