Pound cake (butter) nutrition facts

Per 1 piece (1/10 of cake) · 30 g

Calories

106

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
1.5g
6% of calories
Carbs
16g
60% of calories
Fat
4.2g
35% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Pound cake (butter) (1 piece (1/10 of cake), 30 g) has 106 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories).

Per 100 g

353cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.4g

Net carbs

16g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.2g

10 g sugar

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 piece (1/10 of cake) (30 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	21 μg	2%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	2%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	1 μg	0%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	1%
Folate (B9)	13 μg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	5%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	3%
Choline	20 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	14 mg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	6%
Potassium	45 mg	1%
Magnesium	2 mg	1%
Phosphorus	42 mg	6%
Zinc	0.1 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	1%
Manganese	0 mg	1%
Selenium	2 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 40 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Beta carotene	2 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0.4 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	21 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	5 g	—
Sucrose	9 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 106 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

20min
Walking (3.5 mph)
13min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
15min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pound cake (butter)?

One serving of Pound cake (butter) (1 piece (1/10 of cake)) has 106 calories, which works out to 353 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pound cake (butter) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Pound cake (butter) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pound cake (butter)?

113 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Pound cake (butter)?

10 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 piece (1/10 of cake) (30 g)

Calories106

% Daily Value*

Total fat 4.2g	5%
Saturated fat 1.4g	7%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 113mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary fiber 0.2g	1%
Total sugars 10g
Protein 1.5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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