Calories in 3/4 Cup of Pound Cake
3/4 cup of pound cake (75 g) has 265 calories. That is 13% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 3.8 g of protein, 10 g of fat and 40 g of carbohydrates, a split of 6% protein, 35% fat and 60% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of pound cake has 177 and 1 cup of pound cake has 353 calories. Burning 265 calories takes about 47 minutes of brisk walking or 21 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Pound Cake: common questions
How many calories are in 3/4 cup of pound cake?
3/4 cup of pound cake weighs about 75 g and has 265 calories.
How much protein is in 3/4 cup of pound cake?
3/4 cup of pound cake has 3.8 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3/4 cup of pound cake?
3/4 cup of pound cake has 40 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 25 g of sugars.
How much pound cake is 100 calories?
100 calories of pound cake is 28 g, about 1/4 cup of pound cake.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707882. Original description: Cake, pound. Portion weights are USDA household measures.