Pound Cake is a food product in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 85.4.

How does Pound Cake affect blood sugar?

Pound Cake has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 85.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.

What are the nutritional facts for Pound Cake?

Pound Cake contains 55.0g carbs, 38.8g sugars, 0.0g fiber, and 3.8g protein per 100g.

Is Pound Cake suitable for diabetics?

This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.

How can I use Pound Cake in meal planning?

Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Pound Cake into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.

How does Pound Cake compare to other foods?

Use our comparison tool to see how Pound Cake compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes category for alternatives.

Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Dutch Oven Bakery Branded

Blood Sugar Impact of Pound Cake

Pound Cake

contains 55.0g carbs per 100g with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 85. Learn detailed nutrition facts for this cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes to make informed diabetic food choices.

Grams

per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 80.0g serving

Pound cake contains 44.0g of carbs, 31.0g of sugar, 3.0g of protein, 12.0g of fat, and 0.0g of fiber per 80.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient	Amount per serving
Carbs	44.0g
Sugars	31.0g
Fiber	0.0g
Protein	3.0g
Fat	12.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:

Pound cake contains 55.0g of carbs, 38.8g of sugar, and 0.0g of fiber per 80.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

Community Blood Sugar Response

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Serving size 80.0 Gg

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12.0g 15%

Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%

Trans Fat 3.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 44.8mg 15%

Sodium 150.4mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 44.0g 16%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%

Total Sugars 31.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%

Calcium 20.0mg 2%

Iron 0.4mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

SUGAR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, WATER, SALT], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE - A PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), EGGS, NONFAT MILK, WATER. LESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF NATURAL AND/OR ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BAKING POWDER (CORN STARCH, BICARBONATE OF SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, ACID PHOSPHATE OF CALCIUM).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A 42% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV

Iron 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Dutch Oven Bakery

Data Source Branded

Data Quality Score 73/100

Quality Tier Medium

USDA Food Record ID 2286745