1 slice (medium) of Lemon cake (homemade) (60 g) has 192 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.6 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 3.9 µg of Selenium covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Lemon cake (homemade) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

320

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

46g

· 17% DV

Protein

4.2g

· 8% DV

Fat

13g

· 17% DV

Fiber

0.8g

· 3% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 5% · Fat 37%

Lemon cake (homemade) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.09mg · 7% DV

Biotin

2.2µg · 7% DV

0.07mg · 6% DV

Vitamin A

45µg · 5% DV

Minerals

Selenium

6.5µg · 12% DV

Phosphorus

78mg · 11% DV

Sodium

210mg · 9% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

How Nutritious Is Lemon cake (homemade)?

Nutrient density

Low

22/ 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

18/ 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.

Lemon cake (homemade) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

High

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

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

How to Burn Off Lemon cake (homemade)

To burn the 320 calories in 100 g:

🚶

79min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

33min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

44min

Cycling

🏊

37min

Swimming

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

Is Lemon cake (homemade) 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 Lemon cake (homemade) 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 Lemon cake (homemade) Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not 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

Lemon cake (homemade) Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.2g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 36.7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (36.7:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon cake (homemade)

How many calories are in homemade lemon cake?

Homemade lemon cake contains 320 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 46 g of carbohydrates, 13 g of fat, and 4.2 g of protein.

Is homemade lemon cake high glycemic?

Homemade lemon cake has a glycemic index of 65. It contains gluten, eggs, and dairy, so it is not suitable for people with these allergies.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026