Calories in Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe
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Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe contains 356 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 101 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from fat and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for baked products on FoodFactly (365 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for manganese, 30% of the Daily Value for selenium and 22% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 356 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 16.4 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat ? | 4.1 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol ? | 32 mg | 11% |
| Sodium ? | 327 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 49.2 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 3.9 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.06 µg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 71 mg | 5% |
| Iron ? | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium ? | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus ? | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 439 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 0.39 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese ? | 0.68 mg | 30% |
| Selenium C | 16.3 µg | 30% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 55%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein3.9 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fat16.4 gabove the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat4.1 gabove the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium327 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 7.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.047 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.15 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.28 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.13 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.08 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.083 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.13 g |
| Valine ? | 0.17 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.17 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.087 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.22 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.14 g |
| Proline ? | 0.37 g |
| Serine ? | 0.21 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.064 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 14 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 28 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.8 g |
| Energy ? | 1,490 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 48 IU |
| Folic acid C | 25 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 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, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe | 319 | 3.5 g | 50.5 g | 12.1 g |
| Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) Frozen | 353 | 5 g | 53.6 g | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danish pastry, fruit, unenriched (includes apple, cinnamon, raisin, strawberry) | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Danish pastry, lemon, unenriched | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Danish pastry, raspberry, unenriched | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Sweet rolls, cinnamon, refrigerated dough with frosting | 333 | 5 g | 51.6 g | 12.2 g |
| Sweet rolls, cheese | 360 | 7.1 g | 43.7 g | 18.3 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe | 353 | 7 g | 44.6 g | 16.3 g |
| Muffins, corn, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk | 316 | 7.1 g | 44.2 g | 12.3 g |
| Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe | 412 | 4.9 g | 52.2 g | 22.2 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 356 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 101 kcal. 1 piece, 1/9 of 8" square (74 g): about 263 kcal.
How much protein is in cake?
Cake contains 3.9 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in cake?
Cake has 49.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cake?
Cake contains 16.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.1 g is saturated (21% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cake contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (30% DV), selenium (30% DV), copper (22% DV), magnesium (17% DV) and iron (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cake?
100 g contains 327 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cake have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe has 356 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 172702. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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