Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
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Plain Pound Cake

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Food Exchange Plain Pound Cake has a relatively balanced macro split: 41% protein, 31% carbs, and 28% fat. Each serving has 420 calories, 68g protein, 52g carbs, and 21g fat, making it a stronger fit for high-protein restaurant planning.

1 3.9oz slice
Serving Size
420
Calories
Per serving
68 g
Protein
52 g
Carbs
21 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories420 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21 g27%
Saturated Fat 11 g55%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 135 mg45%
Sodium 370 mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 52 g19%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Total Sugars 38 g—
Protein 68 g136%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

420
kcal
Protein68 g (41%)
Carbs52 g (31%)
Fat21 g (28%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density10/10

41% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index10/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate105 min walk

About 42 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 68 g136%
Fiber 1 g4%
Sodium 370 mg16%
Sugars 38 g—
Saturated Fat 11 g55%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein10/10 protein density from 68g protein and 420 calories.Yes
Lower carb52g carbs per serving.No
Low fat21g total fat per serving.No
High sugar38g total sugars per serving.Yes
High sodium370mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Plain Pound Cake Compared With Nearby Items

Food Exchange Plain Pound Cake is listed in the Pound Cake category with 420 calories, 68g protein, 52g carbs, and 21g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Plain Pound Cake are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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