Food guide

Pound Cake

Pound Cake is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

Whole GrainsPlant-Based

Pound Cake, a nutrient-dense whole grains food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of pound cake for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 353 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Pound Cake
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	353 kcal	353 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	5 g	5 g	1.4 g
Carbohydrate	53.6 g	53.6 g	15.2 g
Fat	14 g	14 g	4 g
Fibre	0.6 g	0.6 g	0.2 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of pound cake, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Pound Cake
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	70 µg	70 µg	8%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.85 µg	0.85 µg	4%
Vitamin E	0.65 mg	0.65 mg	4%
Vitamin K	1.7 µg	1.7 µg	1%
Thiamin	0.17 mg	0.17 mg	14%
Riboflavin	0.25 mg	0.25 mg	19%
Niacin	1.6 mg	1.6 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.036 mg	0.036 mg	2%
Folate	52 µg	52 µg	13%
Vitamin B12	0.36 µg	0.36 µg	15%
Pantothenic acid	0.49 mg	0.49 mg	10%
Choline	65.6 mg	65.6 mg	12%
Minerals
Calcium	47 mg	47 mg	4%
Iron	1.5 mg	1.5 mg	8%
Magnesium	8 mg	8 mg	2%
Phosphorus	140 mg	140 mg	11%
Potassium	149 mg	149 mg	3%
Sodium	377 mg	377 mg	16%
Zinc	0.43 mg	0.43 mg	4%
Selenium	5 µg	5 µg	9%
Copper	0.042 mg	0.042 mg	5%
Manganese	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	5%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen)

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat pound cake?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Pound Cake is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Beans, Eggs, Vegetables.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.