Calories in Cake, pineapple, upside down
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Cake, pineapple, upside down contains 273 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece/slice, any size (115 g) provides about 314 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 40% from fat and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cakes and pies on FoodFactly, where the median is 311 kcal per 100 g across 87 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 273 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol C | 56 mg | 19% |
| Sodium C | 214 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 39.1 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 28.2 g | |
| Protein C | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 71 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.048 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 27 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 29.6 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 80 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.94 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 104 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 74 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 4 µg | 7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 57%
- Fat 40%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.4 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 3 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars28.2 gabove the median for cakes and pies (median 25.9 g)
- Fat12.2 gbelow the median for cakes and pies (median 14.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gabove the median for cakes and pies (median 4.1 g)
- Sodium214 mgbelow the median for cakes and pies (median 269 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.87 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.059 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.51 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.81 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 18 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 51 µg |
| Retinol C | 69 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 11 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cake
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cake, pound, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Panque Casero, home baked style Cooked | 418 | 6.6 g | 48.9 g | 21.7 g |
| Cake, snack cakes, not chocolate, with icing or filling, low-fat, with added fiber | 412 | 3.7 g | 74.3 g | 11.1 g |
| Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared | 258 | 5.9 g | 57.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Cake, angelfood, dry mix, prepared Dried or dry | 257 | 6.1 g | 58.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared | 252 | 2.4 g | 42.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting | 371 | 5.3 g | 53.4 g | 15.1 g |
| Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting | 356 | 4.4 g | 63.2 g | 10.3 g |
| Cake, coffeecake, cheese | 339 | 7 g | 44.3 g | 15.2 g |
| Cake, coffeecake, cinnamon with crumb topping, commercially prepared, enriched | 418 | 6.8 g | 46.7 g | 23.3 g |
| Cake, gingerbread, dry mix Dried or dry | 437 | 4.4 g | 74.6 g | 13.8 g |
| Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe | 356 | 3.9 g | 49.2 g | 16.4 g |
| Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe | 319 | 3.5 g | 50.5 g | 12.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice cream sandwich, chocolate | 270 | 4.5 g | 39.3 g | 11.8 g |
| Ice cream cake | 283 | 3 g | 39.3 g | 12.7 g |
| Ice cream, chocolate, with additional ingredients | 249 | 3.9 g | 34.4 g | 11.8 g |
| Pie, lemon meringue | 294 | 4.5 g | 43.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Ice cream sandwich, vanilla | 264 | 4.3 g | 35.9 g | 11.8 g |
| Strudel, cherry | 296 | 2.2 g | 40.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Basbousa | 282 | 4.8 g | 43.8 g | 9.9 g |
| Cake or cupcake, gingerbread | 276 | 3.6 g | 45.3 g | 9.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cake?
100 g of cake has 273 kcal. 1 piece/slice, any size (115 g): about 314 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 328 kcal.
How much protein is in cake?
Cake contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 piece/slice, any size (115 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cakes and pies, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in cake?
Cake has 39.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 28.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cake?
Cake contains 12.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cake?
100 g contains 214 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cake have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cake, pineapple, upside down has 273 kcal, while cake, pound, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Panque Casero, home baked style has 418 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707890. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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