Calories in Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting
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Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting contains 391 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 111 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from fat and 3% 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 11% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 11% of the Daily Value for choline and 10% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 391 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol L | 75 mg | 25% |
| Sodium L | 269 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 56.2 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars L | 41.8 g | |
| Protein L | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 32 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.9 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.35 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Choline C | 61 mg | 11% |
| Calcium ? | 62 mg | 5% |
| Iron ? | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 143 mg | 11% |
| Potassium ? | 53 mg | 1% |
| Zinc ? | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.034 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.095 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 5.5 µg | 10% |
% 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 56%
- 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 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars41.8 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat17.9 gabove the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gabove the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium269 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.76 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water22.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.4 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.046 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.18 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.29 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.22 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.087 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.067 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.14 g |
| Valine ? | 0.2 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.16 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.082 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.26 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.75 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.11 g |
| Proline ? | 0.27 g |
| Serine ? | 0.22 g |
| Hydroxyproline C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (20)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.93 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 104 µg |
| Retinol C | 32 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 16 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 22.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.81 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,636 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 108 IU |
| Folic acid C | 18 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies, marshmallow, with rice cereal and chocolate chips | 435 | 4.6 g | 63.3 g | 18.2 g |
| Cookies, chocolate, made with rice cereal | 440 | 3.2 g | 63.3 g | 19.4 g |
| Cookies, chocolate chip sandwich, with creme filling | 425 | 2.9 g | 63.5 g | 17.7 g |
| Cookies, sugar, refrigerated dough | 436 | 4 g | 61.2 g | 19.5 g |
| Cookies, chocolate chip, refrigerated dough | 451 | 4 g | 61 g | 21.3 g |
| Pillsbury, Chocolate Chip Cookies, refrigerated dough | 450 | 3.8 g | 60.8 g | 21.3 g |
| Doughnuts, french crullers, glazed | 412 | 3.1 g | 59.5 g | 18.3 g |
| Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) | 421 | 4 g | 67.7 g | 16.9 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 391 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 111 kcal. 1 serving (67 g): about 262 kcal.
How much protein is in cake?
Cake contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.85 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 3% 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 56.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 41.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cake?
Cake contains 17.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 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 phosphorus (11% DV), choline (11% DV), Folate (B9) (10% DV) and selenium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cake?
100 g contains 269 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, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting has 391 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 174945. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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