How many calories are in a normal slice of cake?

Cakes and pies often include high-calorie foods like wheat flour, butter, cream, and sugar, which can be viewed separately in the baking ingredients calorie chart. The nutritional value of baked goods tends to be low because the main ingredients provide mostly fats and simple carbohydrates, which can immediately cause rapid fluctuations in blood sugar level and over time lead to increased body weight. However, a portion of calories in pies and cakes can also be from healthy ingredients such as eggs, which contain proteins and nutrients. Many items commonly used when baking pastries like spices and vanilla extract are used in such a small amount that the calories are negligible, but other flavorful additions like tree nuts and dried fruit can boost both nutritional value and calorie density. Packaged cakes and pies, even those labeled “low-fat,” can include high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and artificial sweeteners. Although products marketed as healthy replacements can lower the total calories per serving, these are typically no better (if not worse) than the original recipe. Therefore, it’s recommended not to consume pastries on a regular basis and to check nutrition facts on pre-made cake mixes and pies to ensure they fit into your diet.

How many calories are in a normal slice of cake?

How many calories are in a normal slice of cake?

How many calories are in a normal slice of cake?

How many calories are in a normal slice of cake?

Cake with or without Icing

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1 piece (1/10 8" or 9" dia)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 piece (1/10 of 8" or 9" dia)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

138

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

5.08g

7%

Saturated Fat

1.146g

6%

Trans Fat

-

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.455g

Monounsaturated Fat

2.168g

Cholesterol

19mg

6%

Sodium

121mg

5%

Total Carbohydrate

21.61g

8%

Dietary Fiber

0.2g

1%

Sugars

12.77g

Protein

1.8g

Vitamin D

-

Calcium

46mg

4%

Iron

0.96mg

5%

Potassium

33mg

1%

Vitamin A

11mcg

1%

Vitamin C

0mg

0%

* 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.

Last updated: 21 Aug 07 07:33 AM

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7%

of RDI*

(138 calories)

How many calories are in a normal slice of cake?

Calorie Breakdown:

Carbohydrate (62%)

Fat (33%)

Protein (5%)

* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories

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Nutrition summary:

Calories

138

Fat

5.08g

Carbs

21.61g

Protein

1.8g

There are 138 calories in 1 piece of Cake with or without Icing.
Calorie breakdown: 33% fat, 62% carbs, 5% protein.

Other Common Serving Sizes:

Serving SizeCalories
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1 cubic inch
16
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1 oz
100
How many calories are in a normal slice of cake?
1 piece (1/10 8" or 9" dia)
138
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100 g
354
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1 1-layer cake serving (8" or 9" dia, 1-1/2" high)
1388

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See Also:

Banana Cake without Icing
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Gingerbread Cake without Icing
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How many calories are in a slice of cake with Icing?

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