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Pound Cake

Pound Cake

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Pound cake is a traditional European dessert characterized by its dense, buttery texture and simple four-ingredient formula of equal weights of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. This rich, sweetened cake derives its name from the original pound measurement of each component, creating an energy-dense dessert with substantial carbohydrates and saturated fats from its creamed butter-sugar base. While modern variations often incorporate flavorings like vanilla or citrus zest, the classic version remains a versatile foundation for fruit toppings, glazes, or served plain with tea or coffee.

Macro Impact

A 1 slice serving contains 350 calories, 5g protein, 38g carbs, and 20g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 slice (80 g)
Amount per serving
Calories350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g
26%
Saturated Fat4g
19%
Trans Fat2g
Polyunsaturated Fat6g
Monounsaturated Fat9g
Cholesterol85mg
28%
Sodium211mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate38g
14%
Dietary Fiber0.6g
2%
Total Sugars21g
Includes Added Sugars21g
42%
Protein5g
Vitamin D0.4mcg
2%
Calcium41mg
3%
Iron0.8mg
4%
Potassium66mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
38 / 275 g
14%
Fiber
1 / 28 g
2%
Sugars
21 g
Added Sugars
21 / 50 g
42%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
17 g
Fat
Total Fat
20 / 78 g
26%
Monounsaturated
9 / 31 g
29%
Polyunsaturated
6 / 23 g
27%
Saturated
4 / 23 g
16%
Trans
2 g
Cholesterol
85 / 300 g
28%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
5 / 80 g
6%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
4%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
15%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
12%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
9%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
9%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
13%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
14%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
17%
Valine
0 / 2 g
13%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
7%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
9%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
5%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
7%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
13%
Folate
24 / 400 mcg
6%
Vitamin A
210 / 800 mcg
26%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
3%
Vitamin E
3 / 15 mg
20%
Vitamin K
10 / 105 mcg
10%
Minerals
Calcium
41 / 1k mg
4%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
3%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
6%
Magnesium
7 / 370 mg
2%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
4%
Phosphorous
61 / 700 mg
9%
Potassium
66 / 3k mg
2%
Selenium
7 / 55 mcg
13%
Sodium
211 / 2.3k mg
9%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
5%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
6 / 150 mcg
4%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
16 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
52 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Cake, pound, homemade. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 501847.
  2. 2.Pound cake. Frida. Public Food Key 359.

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