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Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes⏱ 30 min total
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Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes

Per 1 serving · 77 g · 19 ingredients

Calories
282
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.1g
    3% of calories
  • Carbs
    39g
    53% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    44% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes (77 g) has 282 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
368cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
0.7g
Net carbs
37g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.7g
27 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E12%
  • Copper17%
  • Manganese10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat24%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk the water, canola oil, vanilla, orange juice, finely grated fresh ginger, and orange zest.

  4. 4

    Stir the wet mixture into the dry just until no dry spots remain. Quickly stir in the vinegar until slightly foamy and lighter in color.

  5. 5

    Divide batter among liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake 12–16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

  6. 6

    For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add cocoa, vanilla, orange juice, and soymilk; beat until creamy and spreadable. Frost completely cooled cupcakes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (77 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A53 μg
6%
Vitamin C0.3 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
1%
Folate (B9)5 μg
1%
Vitamin B120 μg
1%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline4 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium12 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
9%
Potassium81 mg
2%
Magnesium22 mg
5%
Phosphorus44 mg
6%
Zinc0.4 mg
3%
Copper0.2 mg
17%
Manganese0.2 mg
10%
Selenium5 μg
9%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene12 μg—
Caffeine9 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol52 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Starch0.2 g—
Sucrose13 g—
Theobromine76 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 282 calories

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

  • 54min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 34min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 23min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 40min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes?

One serving of Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes (1 serving) has 282 calories, which works out to 368 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 3% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes?

175 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes?

27 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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