Pound cake nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
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
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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54 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 14 (medium) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 353 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 53 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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 ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 83% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 81% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 78% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 77% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 75% of foods
Pound cake calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 353 | |
| Calories in 0.167 loaf 1/6 of the loaf | 215 | 61 g |
| Calories in 1 piece individually wrapped cake | 173 | 49 g |
Pound cake Glycemic index (GI)
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Pound cake Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
723IU of 5,000IU
14%
Vitamin E:
2mg of 15mg
13%
Vitamin D:
2.4µg of 10µg
24%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.52mg of 1mg
43%
Vitamin B2:
0.75mg of 1mg
57%
Vitamin B3:
4.8mg of 16mg
30%
Vitamin B5:
1.5mg of 5mg
29%
Vitamin B6:
0.11mg of 1mg
8.3%
Folate:
126µg of 400µg
32%
Vitamin B12:
1.1µg of 2µg
45%
Choline:
197mg of 550mg
36%
Vitamin K:
5.1µg of 120µg
4.3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.8 µg
TOP 46%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 10%
5 g of 50 g
5 g (10% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 21%
14 g of 65 g
14 g (21% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 18%
53.6 g of 300 g
53.6 g (18% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
25.9 g of 2,000 g
25.9 g (1% of DV )
Other:
1.5 g
1.5 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
123mg of 280mg
44%
Threonine:
459000mg of 1,050mg
43714%
Isoleucine:
612mg of 1,400mg
44%
Leucine:
1191mg of 2,730mg
44%
Lysine:
594mg of 2,100mg
28%
Methionine:
351mg of 1,050mg
33%
Phenylalanine:
717mg of 1,750mg
41%
Valine:
747mg of 1,820mg
41%
Histidine:
351mg of 700mg
50%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
4.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.4 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
17 g
Sucrose:
31 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.3 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Pound cake
Sugar:
33 g
Fiber:
0.6 g
Other:
20 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
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| Protein | 5g | 12% | 61% |
1.8 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 14g | 21% | 25% |
2.4 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 53g | N/A | 17% |
Equal to Chocolate
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| Carbs | 54g | 18% | 19% |
1.9 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% | 29% |
5.7 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 8% | 46% |
2.8 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | 87% |
17.5 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 47mg | 5% | 35% |
2.7 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 149mg | 4% | 71% |
Equal to Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 19% | 49% |
1.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 33g | N/A | 27% |
3.7 times more than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | 55% |
4 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 5% | 84% |
3.4 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 4% | 72% |
14.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 17g | 7% | 92% |
1.1 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 20% | 54% |
1.3 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 377mg | 16% | 28% |
1.3 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | 31% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | 52% |
2.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | 67% | |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | 60% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 14% | 37% |
1.5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | 34% |
1.9 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 10% | 61% |
5.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.49mg | 10% | 59% |
2.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 85% |
3.3 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | 53% |
1.9 times less than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | 67% |
59.8 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 42µg | 11% | 37% |
1.5 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Trans Fat | 0.19g | N/A | 57% |
77.6 times less than Margarine
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| Saturated Fat | 4.8g | 24% | 25% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 66mg | 12% | 60% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | N/A | 43% |
3.2 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.4g | N/A | 22% |
13.8 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | 88% |
7.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | 86% |
212.5 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.2mg | 0% | 85% |
4.5 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.4mg | 0% | 84% |
6.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.2mg | 0% | 86% |
2.3 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.12mg | 0% | 82% |
1.2 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | 84% |
2.8 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | 85% |
8.1 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | 85% |
6.4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | 89% |
17.9 times less than Apple
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
690 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | 41% |
208.6 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.37g | N/A | 80% |
24.6 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | 49% |
34 times less than Salmon
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| 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 Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
21%
Total Fat
14g
22%
Saturated Fat 4.8g
0
Trans Fat
0g
22%
Cholesterol 66mg
16%
Sodium 377mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
2.4%
Dietary Fiber
0.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5g
Vitamin D
34mcg
5.7%
Calcium
47mg
4.7%
Iron
1.5mg
19%
Potassium
149mg
4.4%
*
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
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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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Low in Cholesterol
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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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No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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References
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