If king cake is one of your favorite aspects of Carnival season, then go ahead and indulge from time to time. But it poses a unique challenge for the weight conscious, since you’ll almost never find a nutrition facts label on a king cake box.
So here’s your king cake calorie cheat sheet to figure out how many calories are really in that slice of king cake. And if it’s worth it to you, enjoy!
Love it!
One-inch slice (diameter of a quarter)
100 calories & 15 grams of white, sugary carbs
What it takes to burn it off: Brisk walk for 20 minutes
Like it!
3-inch slice (approximate width of iPhone or Blackberry with case)
300 calories and 45 grams of white, sugary carbs
What it takes to burn it off: 30-minute run
Hate it!
Six-inch slice (length of a dollar bill)
600 calories & 90 grams of white, sugary carbs
What it takes to burn it off: A one-hour spin class, high intensity