1 slice (medium) of Cake (80 g) has 311 calories. That works out to 389 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.5 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 6.8 µg of Selenium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 67 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Cake Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

389

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

58.1g

· 21% DV

Protein

5.3g

· 11% DV

Fat

15.1g

· 19% DV

Fiber

1.4g

· 5% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 5% · Fat 35%

Cake Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.18mg · 14% DV

Biotin

4µg · 13% DV

Vitamin A

84µg · 9% DV

0.09mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Selenium

8.5µg · 15% DV

Sodium

320mg · 14% DV

Phosphorus

92mg · 13% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

How Nutritious Is Cake?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

16/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Cake Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Cake

To burn the 389 calories in 100 g:

🚶

96min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

40min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

53min

Cycling

🏊

45min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Cake Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Cake Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy yes

Eggs yes

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cake Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cake Fat Profile

SATURATED

4.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

6.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 63.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (63.3:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cake

How many calories are in cake?

Cake contains 389 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 58.1 g of carbohydrates, 15.1 g of fat, and 5.3 g of protein.

Does cake raise blood sugar?

Cake has a glycemic index of 67, indicating a moderate-to-high potential effect on blood sugar. It contains 58.1 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026