Pound cake nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Pound cake
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
(low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 piece individually wrapped cake (49 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
3.7 (acidic )
Calories
353
Carbs
Polyunsaturated fat
Calories
Fats
Saturated Fat
Explanation: This food contains more Carbs than 81% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (19%) which contain more Carbs, this food itself is rich in Carbs more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Polyunsaturated fat, Calories, Fats and Saturated Fat
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
10%
Daily Value: 10%
5 g of 50 g
Fats:
21%
Daily Value: 21%
13.96 g of 65 g
Carbs:
18%
Daily Value: 18%
53.64 g of 300 g
Water:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
25.87 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.53 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
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Amount Per Serving
Calories
353
% Daily Value*
22%
Total Fat
14g
25%
Saturated Fat
5g
22%
Cholesterol
66mg
16%
Sodium
377mg
18%
TotalCarbohydrate
54g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
Total Sugars 33g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5g
Vitamin D
34mcg
9%
Calcium
47mg
5%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
149mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
47 mg of 1,000 mg
5%
Iron:
1.48 mg of 18 mg
8%
Magnesium:
8 mg of 400 mg
2%
Phosphorus:
140 mg of 1,000 mg
14%
Potassium:
149 mg of 3,500 mg
4%
Sodium:
377 mg of 2,400 mg
16%
Zinc:
0.43 mg of 15 mg
3%
Copper:
0.042 mg of 2 mg
2%
Manganese:
0.11 mg of 2 mg
6%
Selenium:
5 µg of 70 µg
7%
Choline:
65.6 mg of 550 mg
12%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
377 mg
TOP 28%
Calcium
47 mg
TOP 35%
Iron
1.48 mg
TOP 49%
Phosphorus
140 mg
TOP 54%
Manganese
0.11 mg
TOP 60%
Choline
65.6 mg
TOP 60%
Selenium
5 mg
TOP 68%
Potassium
149 mg
TOP 71%
Zinc
0.43 mg
TOP 72%
Copper
0.042 mg
TOP 84%
Magnesium
8 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
241 IU of 5,000 IU
5%
Vitamin E :
0.65 mg of 20 mg
3%
Vitamin D:
0.8 µg of 10 µg
8%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.173 mg of 2 mg
12%
Vitamin B2:
0.249 mg of 2 mg
15%
Vitamin B3:
1.615 mg of 20 mg
8%
Vitamin B5:
0.485 mg of 10 mg
5%
Vitamin B6:
0.036 mg of 2 mg
2%
Folate, total:
42 µg of 400 µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
0.36 µg of 6 µg
6%
Vitamin K:
1.7 µg of 80 µg
2%
Folic acid (B9):
14 µg of 400 µg
4%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
241 µg
TOP 31%
Folic acid (B9)
14 µg
TOP 34%
Vitamin B2
0.249 µg
TOP 34%
Vitamin B1
0.173 µg
TOP 37%
Folate, total
42 µg
TOP 37%
Vitamin D
0.8 µg
TOP 46%
Vitamin E
0.65 µg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B12
0.36 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B5
0.485 µg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B3
1.615 µg
TOP 61%
Vitamin K
1.7 µg
TOP 67%
Vitamin B6
0.036 µg
TOP 85%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
41 mg of 280 mg
15%
Threonine:
153000 mg of 1,050 mg
14,571%
Isoleucine:
204 mg of 1,400 mg
15%
Leucine:
397 mg of 2,730 mg
15%
Lysine:
198 mg of 2,100 mg
9%
Methionine:
117 mg of 1,050 mg
11%
Phenylalanine:
239 mg of 1,750 mg
14%
Valine:
249 mg of 1,820 mg
14%
Histidine:
117 mg of 700 mg
17%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.419 g
Carbohyrates breakdown for Pound cake
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content / ratio for Pound cake
Sugars:
33.36 g
Fiber:
0.6 g
All nutrients for Pound cake per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 12% | 61% | 5g |
1.8 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 21% | 25% | 13.96g |
2.4 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 18% | 19% | 53.64g |
1.9 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 14% | 23% | 353kcal |
7.5 times more than Orange 
|
| Starch | 7% | 92% | 17.36g |
1.1 times more than Potato 
|
| Fructose | 0% | 89% | 0.33g |
17.9 times less than Apple 
|
| Sugars | 37% | 27% | 33.36g |
3.7 times more than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 2% | 55% | 0.6g |
4 times less than Orange
|
| Calcium | 5% | 35% | 47mg |
2.7 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 8% | 49% | 1.48mg |
1.8 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 2% | 87% | 8mg |
17.5 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 20% | 54% | 140mg |
1.3 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 3% | 71% | 149mg |
Equal to Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 16% | 28% | 377mg |
1.3 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 4% | 72% | 0.43mg |
14.7 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 84% | 0.04mg |
3.4 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 5% | 31% | 241IU |
69.3 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 4% | 52% | 0.65mg |
2.2 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 8% | 46% | 0.8µg |
2.8 times less than Egg 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 12% | 37% | 0.17mg |
1.5 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 15% | 34% | 0.25mg |
1.9 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 8% | 61% | 1.62mg |
5.9 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 5% | 59% | 0.49mg |
2.3 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 2% | 85% | 0.04mg |
3.3 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 11% | 37% | 42µg |
1.5 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 6% | 53% | 0.36µg |
1.9 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 2% | 67% | 1.7µg |
59.8 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 4% | 34% | 14µg |
INF times more than Banana 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 88% | 0.04mg |
7.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 15% | 86% | 153mg |
212.5 times more than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 85% | 0.2mg |
4.5 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 84% | 0.4mg |
6.1 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 86% | 0.2mg |
2.3 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 82% | 0.12mg |
1.2 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 84% | 0.24mg |
2.8 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 85% | 0.25mg |
8.1 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 85% | 0.12mg |
6.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 22% | 29% | 66mg |
5.7 times less than Egg
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 57% | 0.19g |
77.6 times less than Margarine 
|
| Saturated Fat | 24% | 25% | 4.81g |
1.2 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 44% | 3.02g |
3.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 22% | 3.42g |
13.8 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.