Pound cake: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: pound cake.
53.0g net carbs per 100 g
3.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
55*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 53.0 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 5.0 g |
| Fat | 14.0 g |
| Energy | 353 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 172704 “Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen)”. Net carbs = total carbs 53.6 g − fiber 0.6 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 piece49 g | 2 pieces98 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 26.0 | 52.0 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 2.2 | 4.3 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.7 | 3.5 |
| Glycemic load | 14 | 29 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 55. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Pound cake (Sara Lee Canada, Bramalea, Canada)
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