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How many calories in
pound cake?

Pound Cake is 389 calories per 100g. A single serving is typically 156–233 calories depending on the producer; the per-100g number is most useful as a comparison tool.

389
kcal · 100g
5.5g
Protein
45g
Carbs
21g
Fat
Appears inHigh-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical pound cake serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
331 kcal
4.7g
4 oz (113g)
440 kcal
6.2g
1 cup (~150g)
584 kcal
8.3g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in pound cake?

Pound Cake has approximately 389 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 331 calories.

How much protein is in pound cake?

5.5g of protein per 100g. That puts pound cake at roughly 1.4g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other sweets sources.

How do I log pound cake accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is pound cake good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Pound Cake sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.