Pound cake nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
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 ⓘ
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54 (low)
Glycemic load
14 (medium)
Insulin index ⓘ
N/A
Calories
353
Net Carbs ⓘ
Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
53.04 grams
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 the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
3.7 (acidic)
Net carbs
Carbs
Polyunsaturated fat
Calories
Fats
Explanation: The given food contains more Net carbs than 83% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Net carbs than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Carbs, Polyunsaturated fat, Calories, and Fats.
Pound cake Glycemic index (GI)
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Pound cake Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
47 mg of 1,000 mg
5%
Iron:
1.48 mg of 8 mg
19%
Magnesium:
8 mg of 420 mg
2%
Phosphorus:
140 mg of 700 mg
20%
Potassium:
149 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
377 mg of 2,300 mg
16%
Zinc:
0.43 mg of 11 mg
4%
Copper:
0.042 mg of 1 mg
5%
Manganese:
0.11 mg of 2 mg
5%
Selenium:
5 µg of 55 µg
9%
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 µg
TOP 67%
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 15 mg
4%
Vitamin D:
0.8 µg of 10 µg
8%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.173 mg of 1 mg
14%
Vitamin B2:
0.249 mg of 1 mg
19%
Vitamin B3:
1.615 mg of 16 mg
10%
Vitamin B5:
0.485 mg of 5 mg
10%
Vitamin B6:
0.036 mg of 1 mg
3%
Folate:
42 µg of 400 µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
0.36 µg of 2 µg
15%
Vitamin K:
1.7 µg of 120 µg
1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
241 IU
TOP 31%
Vitamin B2
0.249 mg
TOP 34%
Vitamin B1
0.173 mg
TOP 37%
Folate
42 µg
TOP 37%
Vitamin D
0.8 µg
TOP 46%
Vitamin E
0.65 mg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B12
0.36 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B5
0.485 mg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B3
1.615 mg
TOP 61%
Vitamin K
1.7 µg
TOP 67%
Vitamin B6
0.036 mg
TOP 85%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 10%
5 g of 50 g
10%
Fats:
Daily Value: 21%
13.96 g of 65 g
21%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 18%
53.64 g of 300 g
18%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
25.87 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
1.53 g
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
Carbohydrate type breakdown
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
Sugar:
33.36 g
Fiber:
0.6 g
Other:
19.68 g
All nutrients for Pound cake per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 353kcal | 18% | 23% |
7.5 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 5g | 12% | 61% |
1.8 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 13.96g | 21% | 25% |
2.4 times less than Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 53.04g | N/A | 17% |
Equal to Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 53.64g | 18% | 19% |
1.9 times more than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% | 29% |
5.7 times less than Egg![]() |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 8% | 46% |
2.8 times less than Egg![]() |
Iron | 1.48mg | 19% | 49% |
1.8 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 47mg | 5% | 35% |
2.7 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 149mg | 4% | 71% |
Equal to Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | 87% |
17.5 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | 27% |
3.7 times more than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | 55% |
4 times less than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.04mg | 5% | 84% |
3.4 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 4% | 72% |
14.7 times less than Beef![]() |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | 92% |
1.1 times more than Potato![]() |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 20% | 54% |
1.3 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 377mg | 16% | 28% |
1.3 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% | 31% |
69.3 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 70µg | 8% | 31% | |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | 52% |
2.2 times less than Kiwifruit![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 14% | 37% |
1.5 times less than Pea![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | 34% |
1.9 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 1.62mg | 10% | 61% |
5.9 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.49mg | 10% | 59% |
2.3 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 85% |
3.3 times less than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | 53% |
1.9 times less than Pork![]() |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | 67% |
59.8 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Trans Fat | 0.19g | N/A | 57% |
77.6 times less than Margarine![]() |
Folate | 42µg | 11% | 37% |
1.5 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Saturated Fat | 4.81g | 24% | 25% |
1.2 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.02g | N/A | 43% |
3.2 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.42g | N/A | 22% |
13.8 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | 88% |
7.4 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 153mg | 15% | 86% |
212.5 times more than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.2mg | 0% | 85% |
4.5 times less than Salmon![]() |
Leucine | 0.4mg | 0% | 84% |
6.1 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.2mg | 0% | 86% |
2.3 times less than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.12mg | 0% | 82% |
1.2 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | 84% |
2.8 times less than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | 85% |
8.1 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | 85% |
6.4 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | 89% |
17.9 times less than Apple![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
690 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | 41% |
208.6 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.37g | N/A | 80% |
24.6 times less than Canola oil![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | 49% |
34 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | 84% | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 93% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 83% | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.9g | N/A | 83% |
4.3 times less than Almond![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
22%
Total Fat
14g
23%
Saturated Fat 5g
22%
Cholesterol 66mg
16%
Sodium 377mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5g
Vitamin D
34mcg
6%
Calcium
47mg
5%
Iron
1mg
13%
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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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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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 separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.