Junior's Strawberry Cheesecake Nutritional Facts

Junior's Restaurant first opened its doors in the 1950s in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to the Junior's Most Fabulous Cheesecake and Desserts website. It soon became well known for its cheesecake, and today is known as the best place for New York-style cheesecake. Junior's strawberry cheesecake is known as the "World's Most Famous Cheesecake" topped with fresh strawberry pie filling. This sweet treat is high in calories and fat; knowing related nutrition information, however, will help you make food choices that permit you to enjoy an occasional piece of cheesecake without sabotaging your diet.

Calories

Calories in a food item determine the amount of energy that it provides. If you eat too many calories, your body will store the extra energy as fat. One 4-oz. slice of Junior's strawberry cheesecake contains 360 calories.

Fat

One 4-oz. slice of the strawberry cheesecake contains 21 g of total fat, 12 g of saturated fat and zero g of trans fat. The American Heart Association suggests you limit your fat intake to 25 to 35 percent of calories, saturated fat to less than 7 percent of calories and trans fat to less than 1 percent of calories. High intakes of saturated fat and trans fat can increase your blood cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease. When following a 2,000-calorie diet, one slice of Junior's strawberry cheesecake meets nearly 100 percent of your daily saturated fat needs.

Carbohydrates

One 4-oz. serving of Junior's strawberry cheesecake contains 38 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber and 23 g of sugar. Carbohydrates should make up 45 to 65 percent of your total calorie intake, according to the McKinley Health Center. However, most of these calories should come from complex carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Intake of foods high in added sugar, such as strawberry cheesecake, should be limited because they offer little nutritional value.

Protein

One serving of Junior's strawberry cheesecake contains 5 g of protein. Your diet should contain 10 to 35 percent of its calories from protein. Your body uses the protein you eat to make new cells, rebuild tissue and preserve your lean body mass. Most Americans get more than enough protein to meet their needs, says the McKinley Health Center.

Vitamins and Minerals

One serving of strawberry cheesecake meets 50 percent of your daily vitamin A needs, 15 percent of your daily vitamin C needs, 4 percent of your daily calcium needs and 6 percent of your daily iron needs. Vitamin A is needed for vision and immune health. Vitamin C helps to make collagen, a structural protein found in your skin. Calcium helps to keep your bones strong and healthy. Iron transports oxygen throughout your body.