Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Pound Cake
Quick answer
Pound Cake has 353 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice (1/6 of loaf) (61 g) has 215 kcal, 3.1 g of protein, 32.7 g of carbs and 8.5 g of fat.
- Calories
- 353kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 5g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 53.6g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 14g
- per 100 g
- Protein 5% · 5 g
- Carbs 60% · 53.6 g
- Fat 35% · 14 g
Calories in any amount of Pound Cake
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1 slice (1/6 of loaf) (61 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 215kcal
- Protein
- 3.1g
- Carbs
- 32.7g
- Fat
- 8.5g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 100 kcal | 1.4 g | 15.2 g | 4 g |
| 50 g | 177 kcal | 2.5 g | 26.8 g | 7 g |
| 100 g | 353 kcal | 5 g | 53.6 g | 14 g |
| 150 g | 530 kcal | 7.5 g | 80.5 g | 20.9 g |
| 200 g | 706 kcal | 10 g | 107.3 g | 27.9 g |
| 250 g | 883 kcal | 12.5 g | 134.1 g | 34.9 g |
| 300 g | 1,059 kcal | 15 g | 160.9 g | 41.9 g |
| 500 g | 1,765 kcal | 25 g | 268.2 g | 69.8 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1,601 kcal | 22.7 g | 243.3 g | 63.3 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 loaf 1/6 of the loaf: 61 g | 215 kcal | 3.1 g | 32.7 g | 8.5 g |
| 1 piece individually wrapped cake: 49 g | 173 kcal | 2.5 g | 26.3 g | 6.8 g |
Pound Cake nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal | – |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.81 g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.42 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars | 33.4 g | – |
| Sodium | 377 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.48 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 140 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.43 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 70 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36 µg | 15% |
| Folate (DFE) | 52 µg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.62 mg | 10% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 25.9 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Pound Cake fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 53g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 1.4g
- Energy density
- 3.53kcal/g
- medium
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 53.6 g − 0.6 g = 53 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Pound Cake gives 1.4 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 3.53 kcal/g, Pound Cake is medium on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen)” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 172704, retrieved . How we calculate.