Calories in Cake, torte

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Cake, torte contains 241 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 289 kcal.

Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 5% 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.

100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 12% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.

The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.

241kcal per 100 g
3.3 gprotein
33.9 gcarbohydrates
10.4 gfat
289kcal in 1 cup (120 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 241 kcal
Total fat C 10.4 g 13%
Saturated fat C 3 g 15%
Cholesterol C 58 mg 19%
Sodium C 273 mg 12%
Total carbohydrates C 33.9 g 12%
Dietary fiber C 0.9 g 3%
Total sugars C 19.1 g
Protein C 3.3 g 7%
Vitamin A C 40 µg4%
Vitamin C C 14.3 mg16%
Vitamin D C 0.3 µg2%
Vitamin E C 1.7 mg11%
Vitamin K C 7.6 µg6%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.081 mg7%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.13 mg10%
Niacin (B3) C 0.83 mg5%
Vitamin B6 C 0.044 mg3%
Folate (B9) C 35 µg9%
Vitamin B12 C 0.16 µg7%
Choline C 37.8 mg7%
Calcium C 94 mg7%
Iron C 1 mg6%
Magnesium C 9 mg2%
Phosphorus C 145 mg12%
Potassium C 85 mg2%
Zinc C 0.31 mg3%
Copper C 0.037 mg4%
Selenium C 5.1 µg9%

% 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: 5%Carbohydrates: 56%Fat: 39%241kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 5%
  • Carbohydrates 56%
  • Fat 39%

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

Vitamin C16%Phosphorus12%Vitamin E11%Riboflavin (B2)10%Selenium9%Folate (B9)9%Calcium7%Choline7%Thiamin (B1)7%Vitamin B127%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein3.3 gabove the median for cakes and pies (median 3 g)
  • Fiber0.9 gbelow the median for cakes and pies (median 1.2 g)
  • Sugars19.1 gbelow the median for cakes and pies (median 25.9 g)
  • Fat10.4 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 14.8 g)
  • Saturated fat3 gbelow the median for cakes and pies (median 4.1 g)
  • Sodium273 mgabove the median for cakes and pies (median 269 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water50.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C3.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat C2.6 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C2.3 g
SFA 4:0 C0.065 g
SFA 6:0 C0.038 g
SFA 8:0 C0.022 g
SFA 10:0 C0.05 g
SFA 12:0 C0.056 g
SFA 14:0 C0.22 g
SFA 16:0 C1.8 g
SFA 18:0 C0.62 g
MUFA 18:1 C3.6 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.29 g
PUFA 20:4 C0 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.097 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.04 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene C6 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C68 µg
Retinol C39 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C2 µg
Other components (8)
Water C50.9 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Theobromine C0 mg
Folic acid C14 µg
Folate, food C12 µg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0 µg

Other forms of Cake

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cake or cupcake, Black Forest 228 3.5 g 31.3 g 10.7 g
Light ice cream sandwich, vanilla 239 4.9 g 37.3 g 8.2 g
Cobbler, apple 217 2.1 g 33.6 g 8.7 g
Ice cream sundae, fruit topping 221 2.7 g 32.7 g 9.2 g
Crisp, cherry 234 3.1 g 34.7 g 9.6 g
Cobbler, peach 217 2.2 g 33 g 8.7 g
Light ice cream sandwich, chocolate 243 4.9 g 37.9 g 8.4 g
Cobbler, cherry 237 2.4 g 38.1 g 8.7 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 241 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 289 kcal. 1 piece/slice, any size (200 g): about 482 kcal.

How much protein is in cake?

Cake contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cakes and pies, that is above the median (median 3 g).

How many carbs are in cake?

Cake has 33.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 19.1 g of sugars.

How much fat is in cake?

Cake contains 10.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does cake contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (16% DV), phosphorus (12% DV), Vitamin E (11% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cake?

100 g contains 273 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does cake have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, cake, torte has 241 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 2707888. 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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