1 slice (medium) of Poppy seed cake (80 g) has 296 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 36 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 14.4 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Poppy seed cake Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

370

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

45g

· 16% DV

Protein

· 12% DV

Fat

18g

· 23% DV

Fiber

2.5g

· 9% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 7% · Fat 44%

Poppy seed cake Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.09mg · 7% DV

0.07mg · 6% DV

B12

0.15µg · 6% DV

Biotin

1.5µg · 5% DV

Minerals

Selenium

7µg · 13% DV

Phosphorus

90mg · 13% DV

Calcium

110mg · 11% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Poppy seed cake?

Nutrient density

Low

25/ 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

25/ 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.

Poppy seed 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 Poppy seed cake

To burn the 370 calories in 100 g:

🚶

92min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

38min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

50min

Cycling

🏊

43min

Swimming

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

Is Poppy seed 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 Poppy seed 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 Poppy seed cake Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Poppy seed cake Fat Profile

SATURATED

4.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

6.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.5g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 16.2:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (16.2:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poppy seed cake

How many calories are in poppy seed cake?

Poppy seed cake contains 370 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 45 g of carbohydrates, 18 g of fat, and 6 g of protein.

Is poppy seed cake suitable for a Mediterranean diet?

Poppy seed cake is compatible with Mediterranean, omnivore, and flexitarian diets. It is a processed sweet containing gluten, eggs, and dairy, with a glycemic index of 60.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026