Calories in Cake, sponge
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Cake, sponge contains 290 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (50 g) provides about 145 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from fat and 7% 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 21% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 20% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 18% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.7 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 102 mg | 34% |
| Sodium C | 623 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 61 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 36.7 g | |
| Protein C | 5.4 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 44 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.052 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 71 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 37.1 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 137 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 99 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 9.1 µg | 17% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein5.4 gin the top quarter of cakes and pies (median 3 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars36.7 gabove the median for cakes and pies (median 25.9 g)
- Fat2.7 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 14.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.8 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 4.1 g)
- Sodium623 mgin the top quarter of cakes and pies (median 269 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water29.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.95 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.45 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.009 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.58 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.87 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 85 µg |
| Retinol C | 44 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 29.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 34 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type | 350 | 4.6 g | 62.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Topping, chocolate | 350 | 4.6 g | 62.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Jams and preserves, apricot | 242 | 0.7 g | 64.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Syrups, table blends, pancake, with 2% maple | 265 | 0 g | 69.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Syrup, NFS | 265 | 0 g | 69.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Pancake syrup | 265 | 0 g | 69.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Jams, preserves, marmalades, sweetened with fruit juice | 212 | 0 g | 52.9 g | 0 g |
| Jam or jelly, fruit juice sweetened | 212 | 0 g | 52.9 g | 0 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 290 kcal. 1 cup (50 g): about 145 kcal. 1 piece/slice, any size (65 g): about 189 kcal.
How much protein is in cake?
Cake contains 5.4 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 cup (50 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cakes and pies, that is among the highest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in cake?
Cake has 61 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 36.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cake?
Cake contains 2.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.8 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cake contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (21% DV), Thiamin (B1) (20% DV), Folate (B9) (18% DV), selenium (17% DV) and iron (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cake?
100 g contains 623 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cake have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cake, sponge has 290 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 2707886. 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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