Calories in Cake, cream
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Cake, cream contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 343 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cakes and pies on FoodFactly (311 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A 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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.7 g | 39% |
| Cholesterol C | 77 mg | 26% |
| Sodium C | 234 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 16.5 g | |
| Protein C | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 104 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.045 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 29 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.25 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 37.1 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 114 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 151 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 94 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.028 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 4.8 µg | 9% |
% 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 42%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein3.8 gabove the median for cakes and pies (median 3 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars16.5 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 25.9 g)
- Fat17 gin the top quarter of cakes and pies (median 14.8 g)
- Saturated fat7.7 gin the top quarter of cakes and pies (median 4.1 g)
- Sodium234 mgbelow the median for cakes and pies (median 269 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.32 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 19 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 53 µg |
| Retinol C | 102 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 12 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pie, lemon | 280 | 2.4 g | 31.5 g | 16.2 g |
| Pie, pineapple cream | 274 | 2.4 g | 31.2 g | 15.6 g |
| Pie, coconut cream | 297 | 2.6 g | 32 g | 17.8 g |
| Pie, chocolate cream | 291 | 2.8 g | 32.5 g | 16.7 g |
| Pie, banana cream | 284 | 2.4 g | 32.4 g | 16.2 g |
| Pie, vanilla cream | 286 | 2.5 g | 32.3 g | 16.3 g |
| Pie, NFS | 296 | 2.7 g | 37.6 g | 15.3 g |
| Pie, apple | 296 | 2.7 g | 37.6 g | 15.3 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 286 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 343 kcal. 1 cupcake, any size (90 g): about 257 kcal. 1 piece/slice, any size (200 g): about 572 kcal.
How much protein is in cake?
Cake contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.6 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 30 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 16.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cake?
Cake contains 17 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.7 g is saturated (39% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cake contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (12% DV), Vitamin A (12% DV), Vitamin E (11% DV), Vitamin B12 (10% 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 234 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cake have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cake, cream has 286 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 2707872. 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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