Pound Cake

Cake, pound, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Panque Casero, home baked style

Nutrition Facts

Serving sizeper 100g
Amount per serving
Calories418
% Daily Value
  • Total Fat 21,7 g28%
  • Saturated Fat
  • Trans Fat
  • Cholesterol
  • Sodium 357 mg16%
  • Total Carbohydrate 48,94 g18%
  • Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
  • Total Sugars 28,77 g
  • Protein 6,62 g13%
  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium 52 mg4%
  • Iron 1,51 mg8%
  • Potassium 101 mg2%
* 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.
100g of Cake, pound contains 418 kcal calories, 6,62g protein, and 17µg selenium per USDA FoodData Central.

Calorie breakdown

How calories are distributed across macronutrients

418kcal
  • Protein6%(26 kcal)
  • Carbs47%(196 kcal)
  • Fat47%(195 kcal)

Nutrient density

19/ 100

Meets ≥10% Daily Value for 8 of 19 nutrients

Low nutrient density

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Category: Baked Products

Potassium : Sodium ratio0.3 : 1
poor
  • Pound Cake has a potassium-to-sodium ratio of 0.3:1, which is considered poor for blood-pressure support.

Full nutrient breakdown

per 100g
Macronutrients
Macronutrients
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories

Total food energy released when the food is metabolized, expressed in kilocalories per 100 grams.

Also known as: Calories, kcal

418 kcal21%
Protein

Macronutrient made of amino acids; essential for building and repairing tissue, enzymes, and hormones.

6,62 g13%
Carbohydrates

Total carbohydrates, including sugars, starches, and fiber. The body's primary energy source.

Also known as: Carbohydrates

48,94 g18%
Total fat

Sum of all dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans). A concentrated energy source and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins.

Also known as: Total Lipid, Fat

21,7 g28%
Fiber

Indigestible plant carbohydrate that supports digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and satiety.

Also known as: Dietary Fiber

1 g4%
Sugars

Simple carbohydrates, both naturally occurring (e.g. in fruit or milk) and added. Quickly absorbed for energy.

Also known as: Total Sugars

28,77 g
Minerals
Minerals
NutrientAmount% DV
Sodium

Electrolyte that regulates fluid balance and nerve signaling. Most dietary sodium comes from salt; excess intake raises blood pressure.

Also known as: Salt (as Na)

357 mg16%
Potassium

Electrolyte that supports nerve function, muscle contraction, and healthy blood pressure.

101 mg2%
Calcium

Mineral essential for bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

52 mg4%
Magnesium

Mineral involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy production and muscle function.

13 mg3%
Phosphorus

Mineral that works with calcium to form bones and is a component of DNA and ATP.

119 mg10%
Iron

Mineral required for oxygen transport in hemoglobin and for energy metabolism.

1,51 mg8%
Zinc

Trace mineral essential for immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis.

0,59 mg5%
Copper

Trace mineral involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and antioxidant defense.

0,06 mg6%
Manganese

Trace mineral that acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in bone formation and antioxidant defense.

0,19 mg8%
Selenium

Trace mineral that supports thyroid function and antioxidant systems via selenoproteins.

17 µg31%
Vitamins
Vitamins
NutrientAmount% DV
Thiamin (B1)

B-vitamin required for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous-system function.

Also known as: Vitamin B1, Thiamine

0,08 mg7%
Riboflavin (B2)

B-vitamin involved in energy production and cellular function via the coenzymes FAD and FMN.

Also known as: Vitamin B2

0,15 mg12%
Niacin (B3)

B-vitamin that contributes to DNA repair and energy metabolism through its coenzymes NAD and NADP.

Also known as: Vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid

0,62 mg4%
Vitamin B6

B-vitamin involved in amino-acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin formation.

Also known as: Pyridoxine

0,03 mg2%
Other
Other
NutrientAmount% DV
Water

Water content of the food. Foods high in water tend to be lower in energy density and support hydration.

21,29 g

Compare 5 USDA variants

Variants of Cake, pound, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Panque Casero, home baked style cataloged in USDA FoodData Central, with calories and macros per 100 g.
VariantFDC IDCaloriesProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Cake, pound, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Panque Casero, home baked stylecurrent1679374186,648,921,7
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen)172704353553,614
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, fat-free1732432835,4611,2
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, other than all butter, enriched1749403895,252,517,9
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, other than all butter, unenriched1750533895,252,517,9

Household serving sizes

g
slice
39 g
loaf
311 g

Frequently asked questions about Pound Cake

How many calories in Pound Cake?

Pound Cake contains 418 kcal per 100 grams, sourced from USDA FoodData Central.

How much sodium is in Pound Cake?

Pound Cake contains 357 mg sodium and 0 mg cholesterol per 100 grams, per USDA FoodData Central.

What are the macros in Pound Cake?

Per 100 grams, Pound Cake contains 6.62 g protein, 48.94 g carbohydrates, and 21.7 g total fat.

Is Pound Cake good for keto or low-carb?

Pound Cake has 48.9 g carbs per 100 g — typically not a keto or low-carb staple.

Where does Pound Cake nutrition data come from?

Nutrition data for Pound Cake is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167937). Browse the underlying record at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167937/nutrients.

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  • Lunch

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Where does this data come from?

Nutrient values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database — the U.S. Department of Agriculture's authoritative reference for food composition. Values are averaged across multiple samples to give you a representative reading per 100 grams of edible portion.

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 167937), accessed 2019-04-01.

Published: 2019-04-01

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