Pound Cake

Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Pound Cake by Nikola's Biscotti & European Specialties Inc. provides 343 kcal per 100 g, with 27.5 g of sugars and 3.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pound Cake category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
16.7 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
27.5 g · High
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3.6 onz (102 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 343 kcal 350 kcal 415 −17%
Total fat 16.7 g 17 g 22% 21.5 −23%
Saturated fat 2.9 g 3 g 15% 8.9 −67%
Carbohydrates 42.2 g 43 g 16% 49.2 −14%
Total sugars 27.5 g 28 g 27.3
Dietary fiber 1 g 1 g 4% 1.6 −38%
Protein 3.9 g 4 g 8% 5.8 −32%
Salt 0.8 g 0.8 g 0.8 −9%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 562 Pound Cake products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pound cake

Calories lower 6%
Sugars lower 48%
Salt lower 42%
Saturated fat lower 20%
Protein top 94%
Fiber top 72%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cake base; (sugar, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid). soybean oil, modified corn starch. contains 2% or less of: whey, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate), salt, sorbitan monostearate, nonfat milk, vital wheat gluten, polysorbate 60, xanthan gum, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, natural flavor. soy flour, egg), whole eggs, water, soybean oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolks sugared, sour cream (grade a cultured cream), condensed milk (whole milk, sugar)

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 9

E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
3.6 onz (102 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0647669165017

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pound Cake?

Pound Cake contains 343 kcal per 100 g and about 350 kcal per serving (3.6 onz (102 g)).

How much sugar is in Pound Cake?

Pound Cake has 27.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pound Cake healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Pound Cake vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Pound Cake contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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